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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.

Campus point headland with people on top, a surfer below and islands in the distance.
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UC Santa Barbara

An ‘Iconic Headland’

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Unraveling the Ocean’s Secrets
Wave splashing into the bluffs.

Beach Bashing
Ocean waves

Decoding Ocean Signals

Kelp Helping Kelp

Kelp Beats the Heat
Coral Reef

Good News, Bad News

The Ocean Below

Expert Response

One Giant Step for Ocean Biodiversity

The Ocean’s Future

Ocean Food Web Key in Global Carbon Cycle

UCSB Scientists Capture Clues to Sustainability of Fish Populations
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