Coastal Ecology and Biology

USC Sea Grant’s vision is for a healthier urban coastal environment, reflected by cleaner coastal waters that afford better opportunities for recreation and commerce and the protection of both human and ecosystem health. USC Sea Grant works towards healthier coastal ecosystems and habitats by focusing its research funding and outreach programs on pressing issues in the Urban Ocean environment.

Outreach Projects

• Site Fidelity and Depth Preference of Nearshore Reef Fishes (Lowe)
• Estimating Impact on Shelf Macrobenthic Communities (Kidwell and Tomasovych)