“The mission of MLML is to provision the marine scientists of the future. This means that undergraduate and graduate students are provided with unparalleled access to faculty advisors and teachers, research facilities, and an incredible local marine environment. Our primary goal is to provide students with the necessary skills and training to succeed in academia, governmental agencies, conservation, and management to serve societal needs involving marine issues."
News & Press Coverage

The first publication about the impacts of the Vistra Battery fire.
Congratulations to Ivano Aiello and the entire EMBER team on the first publication about the impacts of Vistra Battery fire! Aiello, I.W., Endris, C., Cunningham, S. et al. Coastal wetland deposition of cathode metals from the world’s …
Research Spotlight: Dr. Dustin Carroll
The first paper: "A Better Way to Monitor Greenhouse Gases" Published in AGU Eos: https://eos.org/opinions/a-better-way-to-monitor-greenhouse-gases.
Application Assistance
Applications are open for the 2026 MLML Master’s Program in Marine Science! Visit our How to Apply page to learn how to apply. Also see our Application Timeline for a …
Events & Presentations

Thesis Defense by Jake Todd – Friday, December 12, 12 – 1 pm
"Effects of Depth, Substrate, and Wave Energy on Nearshore Demersal Fish Community Structure off Central California" Friday, December 12th 12 - 1 pm.
Thesis Defense by Jackie Mohay – Friday, December 5th, at 4pm
"Spatial patterns in fish assemblages across benthic habitats along the California Coast" Friday, December 5th 4:00 pm
Thesis Defense by Madison Sandquist – December 1st 3:00 pm PST
"Oceanographic drivers of recruitment and reproductive potential of Gopher rockfish (S. carnatus) - Historical variability and future projections under climate change". December 1st 3:00 - 4:00 pm PST












