The premier site for research in northern California celebrates its 50th anniversary.
UC president tours Bodega Marine Lab and Reserve
Grad student’s water-mapping work leads to national recognition
Using big data to streamline water planning and fight climate change.
New tools keep watch over California climate
High-tech sensors are aiding a systemwide effort to understand and predict the effects of climate change in the state.
Wetlands offer valuable return on investment
Coastal habitats prevented more than $600 million in property losses during Hurricane Sandy, study finds.
How scientists are taking on the global food crisis
Amid a changing climate, researchers race to develop staple crops that resist heat, drought and disease.
Startup helps people find out what they’re drinking
A UC Berkeley team provides much needed oversight of the largest unchecked threat to water safety.
Surfing the world for microbes
Doctoral student Cliff Kapono sets out on an adventure to map the surfer microbiome.
Crowdsourcing sea change
Marc and Lynne Benioff's $10M gift establishes initiative at UC Santa Barbara to study and solve ocean issues.
Robot larvae deployed at sea
"Minion"-like robots reveal surprising ways marine larvae move, and what that means for the ocean.
Why sharks need a new soundtrack
Scary sharks may be box-office hits, but a study shows ominous music could be harming conservation efforts.
Carcinogen in drinking water traced to firefighting foam
Highly fluorinated compounds found near industrial and military sites, affecting millions.
15 national treasures and the UCLA scientists working to save them
Experts from a variety of fields are developing new knowledge to help save these creatures.