Our oceans are in danger, and nowhere are the problems more apparent than in the earth’s fragile coastal zones. Due to the global scale and the interdisciplinary nature of the challenges facing the oceans, it is clear that individual scientists working alone cannot by themselves answer questions or resolve issues. Consortiums of scientists, and the integration of scientific work with both policy and public education, are the way of the future.
In addition to our close affiliation with UCSC’s Institute of Marine Sciences, we also partner with a unique group of researchers that provide a broad array of expertise. All of these partnerships power the work we do.
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Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center United States Geological Survey
Conducts multidisciplinary scientific research in the coastal and offshore areas of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, and other U.S. Pacific Islands.
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Southwest Fisheries Science Center, Santa Cruz, National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA
Promotes sustainable fisheries, recovery of protected species, and the health of coastal marine habitats in the USA.
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Marine Wildlife Veterinary Care and Research Center, California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Protects wildlife along the California coast in oil spill or other marine emergencies.
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Island Conservation
- Prevents extinctions by removing invasive species from islands.
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The Nature Conservancy, Global Marine Team
Protects ecologically important lands and waters around the world.
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Younger Lagoon Natural Reserve University of California, Santa Cruz
Protects coastal lagoon habitat and provides teaching, research and public outreach opportunities on coastal habitats.
