SDSU Researchers Conduct 12-Day Ocean Expedition to Assess Coastal Hazards5/16/2025 Dr. Jillian Maloney, San Diego State University (SDSU), led a 12-day research expedition aboard the R/V Sally Ride to investigate potential hazards threatening Southern California’s coastal communities. Her team of scientists and students gathered data on underwater landslides, sediment movement, and coastal erosion. The research supports efforts to better predict and mitigate the risks posed by sea-level rise and extreme weather along vulnerable shorelines.more >>
Dr. Christopher Lowe, CSU Long Beach, Tracking Baby Great White Sharks in Southern California3/17/2025 Juvenile great white sharks have been gathering in warm Southern California waters, swimming just beyond the waves where surfers ride. Scientists, including Dr. Christopher Lowe of CSU Long Beach, say these young sharks are using coastal nurseries to grow safely near shore. While sightings are increasing, researchers emphasize that these sharks are not a threat to humans and that the shared waters offer valuable insight into their behavior.more >>
Dr. Ivano Aiello, San Jose State, Discovers Toxic Metals in Elkhorn Slough after Battery Fire1/31/2025 Two weeks following the Moss Landing battery plant fire, research by Dr. Ivano Aiello, San Jose State (MLML), reveals an increase in toxic metals in Elkhorn Slough. Nanoparticles from lithium-ion batteries were found among these toxins. More research will be needed to determine the consequences of these toxic nanoparticles on the Elkhorn Slough ecosystem. more >>