A strategic alliance of 24 major universities, colleges, and foundations in Southern California committed to providing marine expertise and hands-on experience to students at all levels, to achieve the highest and most efficacious level of research, to monitor the marine environment and to increase public awareness
SCMI’s mission is to foster marine research and education, focusing on urban impacts of the greater Los Angeles region on the coastal ocean. We seek to improve scientific understanding and the development of solutions that will enable coastal waters and watersheds to thrive, adapt and become resilient to ongoing environmental stressors.
News
- Pasadena City College joins the SCMI Consortium!
- Now Accepting Fall 2023 CSU Marine Biology Semester on Catalina Island Applications!
- Check out the Channel 34 Univision Los Angeles Features on the LA National History Museum Cruise
- Check out Cal Poly Pomona new study on restoration of kelp beds
- Check out Dr. Larry Allen’s publication on the Giant Sea Bass Acoustic Research