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Research faculty member Dr. David Ebert publishes new shark field guide with Princeton University Press

Lauren Cooley

Congratulations to SJSU/MLML research faculty member Dr. David Ebert of the Pacific Shark Research Center on the publication of his latest book, titled “Field Guide to Sharks, Rays & Chimaeras of Europe and the Mediterranean”.

The book was published this week by Princeton University Press and features comprehensive descriptions and illustrations of all 146 species of sharks, rays, and chimaeras found in the northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea. Learn more and purchase the book here.

SJSU/MLML aquaculture research highlighted in new CSU article

Lauren Cooley

In the next 30 years, global seafood demand is expected to grow 30 percent; aquaculture is expected to meet nearly all of this increased global demand. Researchers and students at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories are on the forefront of the growing sustainable aquaculture movement in the US.

A recent article from California State University highlights some of our ongoing aquaculture research projects including Olympia oyster restoration and the use of seaweed to reduce methane emissions from cows. Check out the article here to learn more about SJSU/MLML aquaculture research.

SJSU awards Dr. Anthony Fauci with William Randolph Hearst Award

Lauren Cooley

Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, SJSU College of Science, is proud to join San José State University in honoring Dr. Anthony Fauci with the William Randolph Hearst Award for excellence in mass communications. SJSU and the School of Journalism and Mass Communications presented the award to Dr. Fauci on Tuesday, November 17th in a virtual ceremony attended by more than 2,500 SJSU students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Public opinion surveys nationwide have consistently reported Dr. Anthony Fauci is one of the voices most Americans trust and seek out for timely information during the pandemic. With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the annual William Randolph Hearst Award to be held virtually, it was fitting that Dr. Fauci was honored with the award for excellence in mass communication.

Learn more about Dr. Fauci and the William Randolph Hearst Award here.

Congressman Jimmy Panetta meets with MLML and SJSU leadership

Lauren Cooley

California Congressman Jimmy Panetta visited Moss Landing Marine Laboratories on October 24, 2020 to meet with representatives from San José State University and MLML. He joined SJSU College of Science Dean Michael Kaufman, SJSU Provost Vincent Del Casino, MLML Director Jim Harvey, and California Assemblymember Mark Stone for an important conversation about the future of coastal research and conservation in Central California.

Check out Congressman Panetta's Facebook post about his recent visit to MLML here.

Research faculty member Dr. Colleen Durkin receives Maxwell/Hanrahan Field Biology Award

Lauren Cooley

We are thrilled to announce that SJSU/MLML research faculty member Dr. Colleen Durkin was awarded the Maxwell/Hanrahan Individual Award in Field Biology.

This prestigious award given by the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation provides $100,000 in unrestricted funds to support individual scientists, elevate their diverse perspectives, and enable them to commit time to observation and experimentation. Dr. Durkin will use the funds to advance her biological oceanography research program focused on the role sinking particles play in carbon export to the deep ocean. Congratulations, Colleen!

Learn more about the Maxwell/Hanrahan Field Biology Award and Dr. Durkin’s work here.

Graduate student Bonnie Basnett featured on Fisherwomen podcast

Lauren Cooley

Graduate student Bonnie Basnett was recently interviewed on the Fisherwomen podcast. Bonnie’s research through the SJSU/MLML Fisheries & Conservation Biology Lab examines diet variation in the lingcod, a large benthic fish species native to the West Coast. In the podcast interview with host Katie Osborn, Bonnie discusses collaborating with sportfishing guides, fieldwork logistics, and why lingcod are such fascinating animals to study.

Listen to the podcast episode here or wherever you get your podcasts.

San José State University celebrates 150 year anniversary with SJSU Heritage Day

Lauren Cooley

On October 20, 2020, San José State University, the administrative campus of Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, celebrates 150 years in the city of San Josè! We take great pride in SJSU’s legacy as the oldest public university in California and the founding campus in the California State University system and look forward to the next 150 years.

To kick off the year-long celebration, SJSU has released the first in a series of videos that will explore our heritage and societal contributions but also look ahead to our future. Watch the SJSU Heritage Day video below and don't miss the segment featuring MLML!

Professor Amanda Kahn joins Nautilus Live Expedition

Lauren Cooley

Professor Amanda Kahn of the SJSU/MLML Invertebrate Ecology Lab is currently serving as a "Scientist Ashore" with the Nautilus Live 2020 Expedition. The focus of this expedition is to shine new light on little-known regions of the deep sea along the North American West Coast, from British Columbia to Southern California. Professor Kahn is assisting with the Central California National Marine Sanctuary portion of the expedition that runs from October 3-16, 2020. Also serving on the expedition team is MLML alumnus Chad King who now works as a Research Specialist with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

To learn more about Professor Kahn's contributions to the Nautilus Exploration Program, check out her profile on the Nautilus Live website.

SJSU/MLML research affiliate Sea Otter Savvy organizes Sea Otter Awareness Week 2020

Lauren Cooley

Sea Otter Savvy, a research and educational organization and SJSU/MLML research affiliate, is hosting Sea Otter Awareness Week 2020. Held annually during the last week of September, Sea Otter Awareness Week (SOAW) is a celebration of these unique marine mammals. SOAW activities include include sharing stories, disseminating science, and generating media that inspire a deeper awareness of sea otters, their ecological importance, and the many challenges they face. The theme of this year’s SOAW is “Bridging The Gaps,” in acknowledgement of the breaches that exist in our understanding of how to keep marine ecosystems whole and resilient and how to protect vulnerable species. SOAW 2020 runs from September 20th-26th and is organized and sponsored by Sea Otter Savvy, Defenders of Wildlife, and the California Department of Parks and Recreation

You can also find the complete Sea Otter Awareness Week schedule here. Be sure to also follow Sea Otter Savvy and Moss Landing Marine Laboratories on our social media accounts linked below to make sure you don’t miss any of the SOAW activities and educational posts!

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