Research Labs and Programs
From the depths of the ocean to the expanse of the surface to the stretches of shoreline, our expert faculty are immersed in marine science research.
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Cal State Monterey Bay is home to several marine science research labs and programs. Our faculty help further the field while giving students unparalleled real-world learning experiences.
Otters can get involved in research in our department in several ways, from conducting their own projects to working as lab assistants.
Marine Science Programs
| Program | Program Focus | Faculty Contact |
|---|---|---|
| NOAA Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems | CCME-II educates and trains a new generation of scientists in NOAA-relevant STEM disciplines and social sciences. The center explores interdisciplinary approaches to address issues confronting marine and coastal communities. | Dr. Cheryl Logan |
| Rote Program - Professorship | 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. | Dr. James Lindholm |
| Research Diving Program | CSUMB is an organizational member of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS). Our Research Diving Program supports students, faculty, and staff in dive safety, scientific diving operations, academic training and activities, and equipment operations. | Dr. James Lindholm |
Faculty Research Labs
| Faculty Lab | PI | Areas of Research |
|---|---|---|
| Symbiosis, Ecology, and Analytics (SEA Lab) | Dr. Lydia Baker | Molecular and bioinformatics, microbial ecology and ecosystem health, symbiont evolution |
| Community Ecology Lab | Dr. Gerick Bergsma | Species interactions and community dynamics, organismal and population ecology |
| Coastal Ecology Lab | Dr. Alison Haupt | Population ecology, kelp forest community disturbance, citizen science |
| Ocean Predator Ecology Lab | Dr. Sal Jorgensen | Ocean predator movement, population dynamics, ecological interactions, electronic tagging, biologging- website |
| Fish Ecology & Video Image Analysis Lab | Dr. James Lindholm | Shelf and slope ecology, image-based approaches to data collection, application of science to policy and management- website |
| Environmental Physiology Lab | Dr. Cheryl Logan | Marine ecological and evolutionary physiology, climate change stress physiology, ecological forecasting- website |