SDSU Coastal and Marine Institute Laboratory

MEBSA Lab Spotlight The Miller Lab designs and builds unique gadgets for monitoring invertebrates. One of those gadgets is heart rate sensors for oysters and mussels. They work similarly to an Apple watch and can give real-time heart rates of animals in tidepools. This informs researchers how temperature stress affects the physiology of invertebrates.

MEBSA lab spotlight In Dr. Matt Edwards' Kelp Ecology Lab, we mainly focus on the physiology and ecology of seaweeds. Our research integrates population and community ecology with innovative experimental techniques, such as benthic chambers deployed on SCUBA, to assess spatial and temporal patterns in coastal marine communities. Currently, our lab's main project focuses on using Ulva as a bioremediation tool to remove seawater contaminants such as heavy metal...s and PCBs from San Diego Bay. Additionally, our graduate students focus on a wide range of research from bioreactors removing environment pollution to the effects of ocean acidification on fish reproduction and algal-algal interactions. Happy researching, The BEERPIGs

Due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19), we unfortunately have to cancel this year’s Marine Science Day. While this is an event that we greatly look forward to hosting each year, the Marine Ecology and Biology Student Association (MEBSA), along with San Diego State University, must prioritize the safety of our many guests and volunteers. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and while we are saddened by the cancellation of Secret Seas..., we look forward to continuing with our annual Marine Science Day in the spring of 2021. We thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]. Best regards, MEBSA

On Thursday’s meeting, MEBSA grad students will be talking about internships and jobs they got after they graduated. Come and learn about some amazing opportunities! If you need a ride DM this account

We are honored to have hosted Dr. Andrew Thompson who discussed the CalCOFI Program! If you want to learn more about fisheries monitoring and management, visit CalCOFI.org . . . .... . #MEBSA #CalCOFI #marinebiology #fisherymanagement #science #research #SDSU #NOAA See more

A huge congratulations to one of our members, Dillon Dolinar, who has recently been certified as a PADI dive instructor! Fun fact: the deepest dive recorded so far was at a depth of over 330 meters! . .... . #MEBSA #SDSU #marinebiology #padi #scuba #diveinstructor #dive See more

Our MEBSA Seminar Series is off to a great start thanks to Dr. Jon Shurin. He left us curious and inspired after his unique talk about water resources and invasive hippos in Columbia! . . . .... . #hippos #MEBSA #ucsd #marinescience #marineecology @ SDSU Coastal and Marine Institute Laboratory See more

Tomorrow is the last day to register for the 100th meeting of @westernsocietyofnaturalists. Join us in beautiful coastal Ensenada, Baja California, México! And please reach out via DM if we can assist you with any parking, travel or lodging advice. See you there!! wsn-online.org

SDSU Day of Giving is TODAY! Please consider supporting the education, outreach, and scientific initiatives our students are involved with. Your contributions will allow us to continue bettering our community, educating the public, and working to study and conserve our important coastal and marine ecosystems! Many thanks! Link to donate in our bio.

Congratulations are in order for Anderson Lab MS student @maxliebergesell for receiving an @aaus.scientific.diving grant award! We can’t wait to hear more about your proposal: Investigating predation on purple urchins (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) within kelp forests and urchin barrens. Well done!!

We’re leaning into the new academic year with our first beach cleanup! We joined @iloveacleansd for their #coastalcleanup #coastalcleanupday at Fiesta Island, feeling good about giving back to our gorgeous San Diego beach ecosystem. @ Fiesta Island

Thank you so much to @sunkenseaweed for an amazing seminar on the environmental perks of seaweed farming, the limitless uses for algae for food and products and the power of collaboration with @portofsandiego and @sdsu_beerpigs. Thank you both and Happy Birthday @lesliearlenebooher!! @ SDSU Coastal and Marine Institute Laboratory

MEBSA recently tabled at Explore SDSU to show the newest generation of Aztecs what we’re all about. It’s safe to say we had a good time. #sdsu #marinebiology #mebsa #science #sandiego #conservation #scuba #diving #oceans @ San Diego State University

Here’s a HUGE thank you to all six of the amazing speakers who shared their research at marine science day. Here are some highlights if you missed any of their seminars! #saltwatersuperheroes #marinescienceday #sdsu #science #marinebiology #conservation #ecology #sharks #kelp #seagrass #abalone #corals #sheephead #urchins