UC Santa Barbara |

Polymer repairs itself in wet conditions

Researchers synthesize a polymer that can repair itself in wet conditions.
UC Irvine |

Exploring technology of squid skin

Protein called reflectin could be used to improve performance of biomedical devices.
UC Santa Barbara |

Tracking giant kelp from space

Marine researchers turn to citizen scientists to help investigate the ‘redwoods of the ocean.’
UC Santa Barbara |

Tallying numbers of giant sea bass

Researchers want recreational divers and snorkelers to report any and all sightings of this once overfished species.
UC San Diego |

Marine bacteria are natural source of chemical fire retardants

Some natural compounds closely mimic toxic man-made chemicals that disrupt human hormones.
UC Berkeley |

Young researcher discovers source of disco clams’ light show

Four years after falling in love with the cute little mollusk, graduate student Lindsey Dougherty has unlocks its secret.
UC San Diego |

Researchers document underwater cave and ancient remains

CISA3 divers discover evidence of a much-earlier 'visitor' to pristine submerged cave site.
UC Newsroom |

Scientists look for pathogen that's killing sea stars

UC Santa Cruz monitoring program is helping to pinpoint what's causing decimation of key coastal species.
UC Newsroom |

Grad student's tool averts invasive species

UC grad student’s tool maps where non-native species are likely to take hold.
UC Riverside |

Mantis shrimp stronger than airplanes

Inspired by tiny crustacean, researchers design composite material stronger than standard used in airplane frames.
UC Newsroom |

Elephant seal data points to climate change

High-tech tracking of how and where these ocean creatures live is painting a picture of how ecosystems are influenced.
UC Berkeley |

Seafloor carpet catches waves to generate energy

Power generation and water desalination are among potential applications.