Department of Marine Science
Research Labs & Programs
Research Diving Program
CSUMB is an organizational member of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS). csumb.edu/diving
Jorgensen Ocean Predator Ecology Lab
Area of Research: Ocean predator movement, population dynamics, ecological interactions, electronic tagging, biologging
Rote Program
Professorship: Dr. James Lindholm
The Rote Program supports annual and recurring public events, workshops on science communication, and invited speakers on topics of the interface of marine science and policy. It also funds undergraduate and graduate students in research on applied topics, as well as faculty research conducted in support of governance at state, federal, and international levels.
Environmental Physiology Lab
PI: Dr. Cheryl Logan
Areas of Research: Marine ecological & evolutionary physiology, climate change stress physiology, ecological forecasting
Coastal Ecology Lab
PI: Dr. Alison Haupt
Area of Research: Population ecology, kelp forest community disturbance, citizen science
NOAA Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems
Program inquiries: Dr. Krista Kamer
The objective of the CCME is to educate and train a new generation of scientists, in NOAA-relevant STEM disciplines and social sciences, equipped to utilize interdisciplinary approaches to address issues confronting marine and coastal communities.
Video Analysis & Fish Ecology Lab
Areas of Research: Shelf & slope ecology, image-based approaches to data collection, application of science to policy & management
Biol-Oceanography Lab
Area of Research: Phytoplankton biodiversity, meso-scale ocean features, remote sensing, aquatic optics
Marine Science Research Group
(formerly IfAME, link to old website)
Marine Science faculty developed this restructured organizational design to sustainably couple their strong extramural research programs, growing academic curriculum, and established community engagement programs.