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 the 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.
VESSEL BOOKING
SCMI is home of the R/V Yellowfin which is available for both educational and research endeavors.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
CSU Marine Biology Semester on Catalina Island
A program for marine biology (or a related study) undergraduate students at the USC Wrigley Marine Science Center on Catalina Island during Fall Semesters.
AAUS Scientific Diving Certification
A Scientific Diving Training Program that conforms to the AAUS Standards for Scientific Diving for academic, research or conservation diving.
Motorboat Operator Training Course (MOTC)
An entry-level boater training course recommended for persons who will be acting a small vessel operator crew for SBSA member institutions or other organizations.
