Sustaining and Expanding the Southern California Coastal Ocean Observing System (SCCOOS)

The Southern California Coastal Ocean Observing System (SCCOOS) Automated Shore Stations (SASS) Program is a network of sensors deployed from four piers within southern California, Stearn's Wharf Pier, Santa Barbara; Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica; Newport Beach Pier, Newport; and Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) Pier, La Jolla. These sensor packages measure continuous, high frequency, real-time tem...

Understanding production and attraction on artificial reefs to improve the science of mitigation

THIS IS DRAFT TEXT TAKEN FROM AN LOI When artificial reefs are implemented for mitigation, ideally they are monitored and assessed to see if they achieve mitigation targets, such as a certain amount of fish biomass or production. It is well documented that artificial reefs attract fish, however, it is less clear how much they boost production of fish biomass (i.e., is there a net increase in fish p...

Benefits beyond biomass: Bio-physical feedbacks within Marine Protected Areas may promote ecosystem resilience in the face of global climate change

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are a powerful tool for conservation and management of economically, socially, and ecologically valuable species in California. Their positive effects on the biodiversity and abundance of targeted species are well-described. Many commercially important species are at risk due to acidification and hypoxia. Consequently, a...

WAVE ATTENUATION AND CHEMICAL BUFFERING: DETERMINING ECOSYSTEM SERVICES OF GIANT KELP TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Coastal sectors of Southern California are a major economic engine for the State and house a substantial proportion of residents. These communities are experiencing environmental changes that create uncertainty and challenges for future adaptation. We focus on two growing problems that may have local solutions: 1) accelerating rates of shoreline erosion due to increased storminess and ampl...

Collaborative Research RUI: Building a mechanistic understanding of water column chemistry alteration by kelp forests: emerging contributions of foundation species

Kelp forest ecosystems are of ecological and economic importance globally and provide habitat for a diversity of fish, invertebrates, and other algal species. In addition, they may also modify the chemistry of surrounding waters. Uptake of carbon dioxide (CO2 ) by giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera, may play a role in ameliorating the ef...