G. Carleton Ray, a retired Environmental Sciences research professor and an international leader in marine ecology and conservation, died Dec. 14. Read about his incredible 65-year career and contributions to the field here: news.virginia.edu/content/memori…

Please share! Myself and Kyle Cavanaugh UCLA are looking for a 2 year postdoc for our statewide beach and dune habitat mapping project. The postdoc will support project goals/tasks and develop their own independent research projects. Coastal & Estuarine Research Federation (CERF) ASLO WSN_Students

Wrack—kelp deposited on beaches by waves—feeds insects, which feed shorebirds. A study in the Santa Barbara Channel finds that fluctuations in the abundance of kelp wrack were spatially synchronous, a likely key to beach ecosystem stability. In PNAS: ow.ly/Byp450QnUm3

We are running a joint UC Santa Barbara, UVA, and University of Kansas REU program this summer, please share and reach out with any questions! Apply by Feb 19 Coastal & Estuarine Research Federation (CERF) ASLO WSN_Students

REMINDER: Apply by Feb. 15 for our coastal remote sensing postdoc position UCLA . Please reach out with any questions or for more information

To enable more accurate predictions about sea level rise, Dr. Kyle Emery is piloting a high-accuracy satellite imagery workflow using #drones, #GNSS, & #GIS. Discover how Emery and his team are tracking California's coastal changes: ow.ly/lpvP50QHke4 #drone

Discover how Dr. Kyle Emery is tracking California’s coastal change with high-accuracy maps! In our latest case study, learn how he employs #drones, #GNSS, #GIS, and satellite imagery to enable more accurate predictions about sea level rise. ow.ly/5ftv50QHW4o Kyle Emery

UC Santa Barbara researchers launch CoastSnap, citizen science initiative to monitor coastal changes news.ucsb.edu/2024/021425/uc…

Dr. Kyle Emery is dedicated to deepening our understanding of coastal change. Discover how he uses high-accuracy mapping and drone imagery to explore, research, & help conserve coastal ecosystems! Learn more in our April spotlight: ow.ly/GOpv50QXagQ Kyle Emery MSI UCSB

Looking forward to coastal convos CAERS conference tomorrow Moss Landing Marine Labs. Interested in coastal dunes? Make sure you swing by my poster 👇 🏖️ ⏳

UCSB grad and Isla Vista resident Aaron Howard has published a photography book focusing on the local nature titled "Isla Vista Seasons: Ocean, Land, and Light." edhat.com/news/discover-… #edhat #SBnews #islavista

Nearly a quarter of California beaches are on track to disappear completely by 2100... UC researchers from UC Santa Cruz UC Irvine UC Santa Barbara are working on saving our iconic coast. Learn how: bit.ly/3VYjpEF

Highly recommend!

#BREAKINGNEWS: Join us in welcoming Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary to the National Marine Sanctuary System as the third largest national marine sanctuary! sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/oct24/chu… noaa.gov/news-release/b…

Discover how Dr. Kyle Emery tracks California’s coastal change with high-accuracy maps! In today's #tbt, see how he employs #drones, #GNSS, #GIS, & satellite imagery to enable more accurate predictions about sea level rise. Full case study: ow.ly/5ftv50QHW4o Kyle Emery

Please RT! We're recruiting our second cohort (3-5) of #GlobalChangePostdocs UC Santa Barbara! Join our vibrant and inspiring community of #interdisciplinary scholars (we love it here:)! Apply: globalchangepostdoctoralfellowship.com UCSB is an EOE, including disability/vets.

Check out this new episode of Deep Look we helped with!

Known as sand piranhas, Excirolana chiltoni are tiny crustaceans that nibble at your feet – and draw blood – if you hang out on the wet sand at the beach. They live on the Pacific coast of the U.S. and Canada, and the shorelines of Japan. kqed.org/science/199526…