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Ocean and Beaches

On the water and on the sand, our research explores ocean health and evolution so we can better understand how to protect and preserve the largest area of Earth.

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Satellite imagery shows the difference between current and average sea surface temperatures in the Eastern Pacific Ocean as a literal heatmap.
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NOAA Satellites
Sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean were already far higher than average by the first week of June 2026 due to El Niño.

El Niño has become more intense over last 40 years than the previous 1,000 years

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Anchors Aweigh
Lobster fishermen in a small boat with dry coastal bluffs in the background.

The Spillover Effect

Giant Killers

Cultivating Marine Biomass
Wave splashing into the bluffs.

Beach Bashing
Ocean waves

Decoding Ocean Signals

Kelp Helping Kelp

Kelp Beats the Heat