The California Ocean Science Trust (OST), in partnership with the CSU Council on Ocean Affairs, Science & Technology (COAST), has announced the inaugural recipients of the SeaChange Scholars awards. Graduate students Victoria Gronwald of Cal Poly Pomona and Elena Bernier of Cal Poly Humboldt will each receive the funding. Their research will focus on the emerging floating offshore wind industry, specifically investigating its potential effects on marine fish communities and harbor seal populations in federal Wind Energy Areas.
Dr. Chris Lowe, a California State University, Long Beach professor and director of the Shark Lab, shared crucial safety guidelines regarding the increased shark presence along the shoreline. El Niño weather patterns cause water temperatures to shift, driving sharks to migrate much closer to the California coastline. He emphasizes taking practical precautions when entering the water, such as not swimming alone.
The Training Ship Golden Bear has returned to port, following a voyage across the Pacific Ocean with Cal Poly Maritime Academy cadets. This voyage marks the end of the vessel's 30 years of service as the academy's primary training ship and as a floating classroom. During its final summer sea term, cadets gained hands-on experience and built critical leadership skills with port calls in San Diego, Tahiti, Fiji, and Honolulu.The academy is now preparing for its next chapter with the arrival of a new, modern training vessel, Golden State, which is expected to arrive in 2027.
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