Coastal flooding is becoming more frequent globally due to rising sea levels. Extreme sea-level events now occur four times ...

Anne R. Kapuscinski, professor of environmental studies and incoming director of the Coastal Science & Policy program at UC Santa Cruz. A new graduate program in Coastal Science and Policy at UC Santa ...

According to a recent study by the Department of Commerce, almost half the U.S. population lives in coastal areas and so is affected by the unique weather and climate of the coastal zone. Under the ...

Experts in coastal science and policy at UC Santa Cruz are teaming up with researchers at UC Santa Barbara, UC San Diego, and the U.S. Geological Survey to address the many challenges of adapting to ...

A Provincetown exhibit featuring 55 artworks connects marine science with art, highlighting coastal life and ocean ecosystems.

New research published in Cambridge Prisms: Coastal Futures looking at the experiences of women working in coastal sciences worldwide has unearthed important and disturbing findings. Harassment during ...

A new study offers a glimpse into the possible impact of climate change on coastal wetlands 50 years or longer into the future. Scientists are usually forced to rely on computer models to project the ...

oastal darkening reduces the amount of light that penetrates into coastal waters with a range of consequences for local ecosystems and, potentially, the world. David Fleetham / VW PICS / Universal ...

Nitrogen fixation is surprisingly high in the ocean's coastal waters and may play a larger role than expected in carbon dioxide uptake, a new study shows. The findings -- based on thousands of samples ...

How can coastal communities build resilience in the face of global change? How is public policy impacting ocean biodiversity? What are the causes and consequences of marine heat waves? William & ...

Coastal and estuarine waters are the parts of the sea that overwhelmingly dominate our everyday affairs. Our rapidly expanding use of the ocean, increasing excursion upon it, and entry into it are ...