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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Happy Earth Day from California Sea Grant! Today and everyday, we're committed to providing the information, tools, training and relationships needed to help California conserve and sustainably prosper from our coastal and marine environments. 🌎 🌊

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Send sea-riously sweet vibes with our California Sea Grant #Valentines! Celebrating ocean, coastal and marine research. 💌 Print & share: caseagrant.ucsd.edu/our-work/e-docu…

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

A California Sea Grant-funded survey across Central California reveals that beaches trap microplastics at concentrations far higher than nearby waters 🏖️ Read the full article at bit.ly/4ahNPHQ #CASeaGrant #microplastics #marinedebris #plasticpollution

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Check out our new Abalone Aquaculture StoryMap to learn more about crucial California Sea Grant-funded discoveries through the decades, the abalone life cycle and efforts to restore the endangered white abalone. 🔗 arcg.is/0XqO150 #CASeaGrant #abalone #aquaculture

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Abalone Aquaculture

California's Journey to Restore an Iconic Shellfish

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Come join California Sea Grant at Love Your Wetlands Day, Saturday, February 7th, 2026, from 9 am-2 pm at the Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve in Mission Bay. We will be hosting a booth and trash monitoring station! Learn more and register today at lywd.ucsd.edu

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Happy New Year from California Sea Grant! We appreciate all of your support and are looking forward to serving our coastal communities in 2026. 🎉

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

California Sea Grant wishes everyone a wonderful holiday season!

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Last week, California Sea Grant hosted a 2-day seafood HACCP training in San Diego led by instructor David Rosson. The course brought together 24 participants from commercial fishing, local seafood retail and nonprofits to build practical food safety plans for local seafood.

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

We are excited to welcome 19 recipients into the 2026 California Sea Grant State Fellowship! Learn more about the cohort here: caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/california… #CASeaGrant #Fellowship

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Our “Seas the Connection” student mixer kicked off the 106th Western Society of Naturalists meeting, sparking conversations and supporting the next generation of marine scientists. 🌊✨ Read the full article for the highlights: bit.ly/48FvkfX

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100+ students network at California Sea Grant student mixer

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Thank you for supporting California Sea Grant!

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Maybe you think an #oyster is just an oyster. But the industry pays attention not just to species but “lineages.” Learn more here: caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/good-data-… #MarineScience #CaliforniaCoast #SustainableSeafood #Aquaculture #CASeaGrant #CaliforniaSeaGrant

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Countless people work behind the scenes to protect our fisheries. Today we honor the researchers, fishermen and coastal stewards who help keep California’s fisheries healthy and resilient. Thank you for all you do.🐟🩵 #CASeaGrant #worldfisheriesday #sustainablefisheries

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Our very own Tanya Torres gave a fantastic marine biology seminar last week at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography on her experiences working at California Sea Grant. #CASeaGrant #Scripps #MarineBiology

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Free 2-day Fishing First Aid Safety Training (FFAST) Sunday, November 23-24 for commercial fishermen! Registration is required in advance, limited to 12 students total. Register today at caseagrant.ucsd.edu/events/fishing-…

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Honored to join the 2025 Marine Debris Leadership Academy with Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, a part of a tri-national effort to address the cross-border pollution crisis. Learn more about the Academy at storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/fcc360…

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

We're excited to welcome Dr. Tara Pozzi as a new Extension Specialist in a shared position with the Delta Stewardship Council! She'll lead efforts to advance social science research & community engagement in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta region. Learn more at: bit.ly/47mfIxd

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

The California Sea Grant team had a blast at the @caseaweedfestival.bsky.social! Co-founder Simona Augyte moderated a panel, Emily Miller gave a cooking demo featuring poke and ogo, and Ashleigh Palinkas represented our team at the table. Amazing event and can't wait for next year! #SeaweedFestival

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Our Extension Director Luke Gardner and Coastal Mendocino Fellow Jami Miller gave fantastic talks at North Coast Kelp Fest! Jami shared insights on the Blue Economy Visioning, Resiliency, and Implementation Plan, while Luke wrapped up the weekend with a session on urchin ranching at the Noyo Center.

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

"We come from different places and work in different sectors, but we’ve seen what Sea Grant makes possible. We’ve built businesses, trained crews, partnered with researchers, and helped protect lives and livelihoods because this program exists." Read the full op-ed at bit.ly/4gMRqR4

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Op-ed: From docks to dinner plates, Sea Grant delivers real value for working waterfronts

The Sea Grant program is key to the U.S. seafood sector’s continued growth

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

A former anthropologist turned marine scientist, Staff Research Associate Ashleigh Palinkas proves that community connection is as vital as science in ocean conservation. Learn more about her work at caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/human-elem… #MarineScience #CASeaGrant

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Scientists can now read a shark's entire life story through its eyes! California Sea Grant funded research shows that shark eye lenses reveal where they've been and what they've eaten from birth to death. Read more at caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/shark-eyes… #shark #caseagrant

Photo of a leopard shark underwater swimming among kelp. Promoting a story by California Sea Grant with the title "Shark eyes tell tales" and the description "Groundbreaking technique uses eye lenses to uncover lifetime secrets of leopard sharks".

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Program Coordinator Tanya Torres and Hawaii Sea Grant’s Sara Kahanamoku spent CA Coastal Cleanup Day in Dana Point Harbor with partner Stand Up To Trash. They helped host the cleanup event, where 230 people helped removed 141 lbs of trash in 1.5 hours 🌊 🚯

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Today, we celebrate International Day of Peace. Wishing peace for our planet and all who call it home. 🕊️ #InternationalDayOfPeace #PeaceDay

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

The little pockets of people who know the Pismo clam consider it an icon. But for Marissa Bills, the species offered a reminder: There are a whole lot of species that have been overlooked, waiting for scientists to dig in. Read more at caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/clams-tikt… #clams #caseagrant

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Postdocs are the future of research, and we are thrilled to be able to support them. Keep an eye out for future postdoctoral opportunities at California Sea Grant by visiting caseagrant.ucsd.edu/funding

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Exciting news! San Diego Seafood: Then and Now just won the 2025 NYC Big Book Award for Book Interior Design! Huge thanks to Riley Davenport, Chris Rov Costa, and the amazing team of artists, photographers & chefs that brought this book to life. And thank you to Neva Sullaway for the nomination! 🎉

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

New California Sea Grant research reveals how coastal regions can break down institutional silos and coordinate sea-level rise planning more strategically and cohesively. Read the full story here: caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/new-res...

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Congratulations to California Sea Grant Extension Specialist and California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigations (CalCOFI) Coordinator Erin Satterthwaite, who recently received the Young Alumni Achievement Award from @juniatacollege.bsky.social! Learn more caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/erin-sa...

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Don't forget! Applications close this Wednesday, August 27, for the 2025 Delta Independent Science Board Postdoctoral Scholar position. Learn more and apply at caseagrant.ucsd.edu/about/jobs-o...

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Last week, our Aquaculture Extension Specialist, Simona Augyte, gave a tour of the @scrippsocean.bsky.social #aquaculture facilities to the Blue Carbon Ambassadors group from @earthecho.bsky.social International, helping them to develop their own aquaculture projects.

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

California Sea Grant is excited to announce two important additions to its admin leadership team! Herminia Robles has been promoted to Chief Administrative Officer and Brenda Charuwatsuntorn has joined as Research Administration Supervisor with the Fiscal Team. caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/califor...

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California Sea Grant strengthens administrative leadership with two key appointments

California Sea Grant is pleased to announce two important additions to its administrative leadership team: Herminia Robles has been promoted to Chief Administrative Officer and Brenda Charuwatsuntorn ...

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Aug 18-20, California Sea Grant is partnering with the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association to offer free Fishing First Aid Safety Training & Drill Conductor Training in Santa Barbara, CA. Registration is required in advance as space is limited. So please register early at www.amsea.org !

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

In any year, the Knauss Fellowship can be intense, throwing students into the complexities of the federal government. But despite unexpected challenges, the fellows are finding inspiration in their roles while learning the inner workings of government. caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/weve-do...

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'We’ve done so much already’

Each spring, a group of emerging leaders heads to Washington, D.C., as the latest cohort of John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellows. They spend the next twelve months in government offices, gaining hands...

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

This #PlasticFreeJuly test your knowledge of #plastics by taking our quiz! bit.ly/CASGPlasticQuiz

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Your grandparents had microplastics in their bodies. So did your parents. And so do you. How do we know? @nhm.org scientists found microplastics in fish all the way back to 1956. Read the full story at caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/fish-ti... #PlasticFreeJuly #Microplastics #Plastic

A photo of fish specimen in jars at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles. Title text says "Fish time capsules prove plastic’s long reign" and ingress reads "Museum sleuthing reveals plastic has been in our oceans far longer than we knew."

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July!

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Last month, our 2025 California Sea Grant State Fellows gathered for their annual meeting, featuring workshops, networking, and site visits to support their careers in coastal and marine policy. Check out a quick recap video of the event! #CaliforniaSeaGrant #SeaGrant #Fellowship

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Join us this Saturday for the San Diego Seafood: Then & Now - Book Celebration! Saturday, June 14 10 AM – 12 PM Tuna Harbor Dockside Market, 598 Harbor Ln, San Diego, CA 92101 Stop by for a book signing and sale, touch table, fresh seafood tastings, and more! #SanDiegoSeafood #EatLocal #SeaGrant

Chef Cynthia Quinonez preparing a fresh seafood dish.

California Sea Grant volunteers educating the public with a live sea animal touch tank.

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Scripps Institution of Oceanography @scrippsocean.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

🐟 How is fish farming impacting the tuna industry and the future of bluefin tuna? San Diego Magazine caught up with Luke Gardner, an aquaculture expert with Scripps Oceanography and @caseagrant.bsky.social, to learn more about these coveted creatures. ⬇️

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How Caged Fish Could Be the Key to Saving Bluefin

San Diego once ruled bluefin tuna fishing. Now, floating aquafarms are revolutionizing seafood and helping the iconic species recover.

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Don't forget! Applications for the 2026 California Sea Grant State Fellowship Program are due June 13, 2025. Apply today by visiting caseagrant.ucsd.edu/funding/2026...

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

At the tail end of a whirlwind year, California Sea Grant’s two 2024 Knauss Fellows reflect on their experiences in the executive branch. Read their thoughts by clicking here: caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/no-bori...

Knauss Fellow Karlee Liddy in fron of the NOAA headquarters. Text below reads: 'No boring day' in a transformative year. Every day, California Sea Grant's 2024 Knauss Fellows found themselves working alongside 'the smartest people' working on 'the most important and most interesting issues'. Read about their experiences in the executive branch.

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Interested in learning more about the 2026 California Sea Grant State Fellowship? Join us for our informational webinar and application workshop this Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 12:00 pm PT! Register today at: bit.ly/2026StateFel...

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

This #NationalWildlifeWeek, we’re spotlighting species that play an important role in our ecosystems. First, the #OlympiaOyster. The only native oyster on the U.S. West Coast. #CASeaGrant researchers are studying ways to restore them through #conservation #aquaculture efforts.

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Only a couple of weeks left to submit a letter of intent for the 2026 California Sea Grant Biennial Request for Proposals! Office hours will also be available tomorrow, Tuesday, March 25, from 9:00 - 10:00 AM PST. Learn more and register here: caseagrant.ucsd.edu/funding/2026...

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2026 California Sea Grant Biennial Request for Proposals

IMPORTANT DATESFebruary 14, 2025, 11:30AM - 12:30PM PT: Optional Informational WebinarApril 7, 2025 5:00PM PT: Letter of intent due in eSeaGrantJune 2, 2025, 5:00PM PT: Full proposals due in eSeaGrant...

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Ocean waves don't stop at the border — and neither should coastal protection. A groundbreaking new report charts the path forward for US-Mexico coastal resilience. Read more at caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/safegua...

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Register for the California Artificial Reef Plan (CARP) Development Pre-Project Listening Sessions. The first one is tomorrow! Register today at: wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation...

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California Sea Grant @caseagrant.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

New research from California Sea Grant reveals endangered coho salmon use diverse migration strategies — creating a natural "portfolio effect" that helps stabilize their populations. Read the full story here: caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/coho-sa...

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