Conservation
Satisfied? Uncovering visitor perspectives on whale watching
Whale watching is a major draw for visitors to the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, and it promises to balance…
Author: Ellie Oldach
Hello! I'm a third-year PhD student at University of California, Davis, in the Center for Environmental Policy and Behavior. My research focuses on how coastal communities make decisions around climate change adaptation. I'm lucky to get to explore this question across the West Coast (school!) and the East Coast (home!). When not PhD-ing, I'm happiest when reading, writing, backpacking, or gazing at the sea-- whether that's the Pacific or the Atlantic.
Undergraduate Research
Let’s not get ahead of ourselves: Verifying models to predict future oceans
Predicting tomorrow's ocean conditions relies on improving models, today. This summer, SURFO student Katharina Gallmeier worked on just that.
Aquaculture
Want to raise healthy fish? Try adding garlic.
A familiar, stinky vegetable may have an unexpected role in helping expand aquaculture.
Fisheries
Filmmakers focus the lens on fish
Often, we tell fishery science stories through peer-reviewed articles, press releases, and (ahem) blog posts. But can we use film…
Alternative Energy
Recreational Fishers Cast an Eye Towards Offshore Wind
US President Biden has unveiled an ambitious plan for achieving 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy in the next decade.…
Book Review Fisheries
Booming sea cucumber market? It may be a free-for-all, but it’s not good-for-all
Sea cucumber has been having a bit of a culinary moment in China. Chinese demand for this sea critter is…
Conservation
Can a little bit of a good thing be worse than nothing at all?
The world’s oceans are increasingly managed as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) where human activities are carefully regulated to support ocean…
Aquaculture
Sea-farming our way to a better future
The rise of aquaculture promises to support coastal economies. But in a recent paper, authors argue that the economy is…
Conservation
How to Plan a Marine Protected Area
The start of a new decade offers a chance to reflect on the past. We’ve missed our target conservation goals…
Fisheries
No Time to Waste for U.S. Seafood
Impacts of COVID-19 are rippling through U.S. seafood systems. Understanding those impacts is critical for directing aid. But typical research…
Fisheries
Fisheries and COVID-19: It’s stormy out there
As the pandemic continues to ripple across communities, the commercial fishing industry faces a number of particular challenges. There’s a…
Coastal Management
Surf’s up! Drones are, too
Australia’s coast is a beloved spot for surfing and swimming. It’s also home to sharks, and these ocean activities can…
Coastal Management
Who do you talk to about marine biosecurity, mate? Social networks matter in managing Australia’s ocean pests
Scientists in Australia recently mapped the nation’s biosecurity community as a social network, revealing key characteristics that help and hinder…
Fisheries
Be careful what you fish for: Using protected areas to save lobster claw size
Fishing doesn't just remove fish from the sea-- it can also change the evolutionary trajectory of a species. For lobster,…
Biodiversity
How do you share an octillion? Ensuring equitable access to the ocean genome
There are 3 octillion species in the ocean. The staggering amount of genetic material these species contain could offer answers…
Policy Sea Ice
How do we navigate a climate-changed sea? By getting Inuit perspectives on the map.
Climate change is impacting the waters of Arctic Canada. As ice cover declines, interest in using these routes for international…
