UC Santa Barbara |
Polymer repairs itself in wet conditions
Researchers synthesize a polymer that can repair itself in wet conditions.
UC Irvine |
Exploring technology of squid skin
Protein called reflectin could be used to improve performance of biomedical devices.
UC Santa Barbara |
Tracking giant kelp from space
Marine researchers turn to citizen scientists to help investigate the ‘redwoods of the ocean.’
UC Santa Barbara |
Tallying numbers of giant sea bass
Researchers want recreational divers and snorkelers to report any and all sightings of this once overfished species.
UC San Diego |
Marine bacteria are natural source of chemical fire retardants
Some natural compounds closely mimic toxic man-made chemicals that disrupt human hormones.
UC Berkeley |
Young researcher discovers source of disco clams’ light show
Four years after falling in love with the cute little mollusk, graduate student Lindsey Dougherty has unlocks its secret.
UC San Diego |
Researchers document underwater cave and ancient remains
CISA3 divers discover evidence of a much-earlier 'visitor' to pristine submerged cave site.
UC Newsroom |
Scientists look for pathogen that's killing sea stars
UC Santa Cruz monitoring program is helping to pinpoint what's causing decimation of key coastal species.
UC Newsroom |
Grad student's tool averts invasive species
UC grad student’s tool maps where non-native species are likely to take hold.
UC Riverside |
Mantis shrimp stronger than airplanes
Inspired by tiny crustacean, researchers design composite material stronger than standard used in airplane frames.
UC Newsroom |
Elephant seal data points to climate change
High-tech tracking of how and where these ocean creatures live is painting a picture of how ecosystems are influenced.
UC Berkeley |
Seafloor carpet catches waves to generate energy
Power generation and water desalination are among potential applications.