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@csulbsharklab
MLML Grad Student🦈
@noaa CCME Scholar 🌊
African American Scholar @aquariumpacific
Board Member of @aquaticfutures 🤿
CEO @alinevisualz

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All the tags donated to support juvenile great white shark research have been deployed by @vibants !! While supporting his research, the goal is to understand how these sharks are responding to climate change and rising ocean temperatures beyond the northern edge of their nursery habitat.

“By tracking their fine-scale movements and the temperatures they experience in Monterey Bay, I hope to understand better whether warming waters are creating new suitable habitat for young white sharks, and what these shifts could mean for beachgoers in Monterey Bay and the conservation of juvenile white sharks in a changing ocean.”

@vibants words.

It’s been a real pleasure to support this project, and we are hopeful for good data that will help us understand these important apex predators better, a keystone species to the ecosystem that provides us with the most oxygen, the ocean.

This is the least invasive method to tag sharks and gather this important data, tags made by @innovasea tagging by @oceanpredatorlab

Cover image by Andy Casagrande / Ocean Image Bank

#sharks #greatwhiteshark #conservation #california

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Quick recap on the coolest capstone ever 🦈🎣

From tag development to deployment, to becoming a victim the slough’s mud and freezing nights, this was truly an unforgettable experience.

The biggest shoutout to my amazing classmates for making this class so fun and all the amazing photos! 🫶

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The field season is calling—and we’re answering! ⚓️

We kicked off the week by spending some time on the bay focusing on vessel orientation and skill development. From sharpening our docking and obstacle avoidance to running safety refreshers, we’re making sure our crew is ready for the upcoming field season. 🛟

The mission of the CSUMB Boating Safety Program is to facilitate the development of safe and productive scientific boating operations for students, faculty, and staff, as well as for our state and federal partners. 🦦

Follow us for more @csumb_diving_boating !! 🌊

#csumb #monterey #research #boatingsafety #reels

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Check out this amazing research by AFF Board member and graduate researcher, Anthony McGinnis Jr.

In his latest publication, Anthony and his co-authors evaluated real-time acoustic telemetry buoys as tools for nearshore monitoring and management!

Curious about how this technology works and its applications? Check out this infographic to learn more!

#MarineScience #SharkScience #CaliforniaCoast #MarineConservation

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Anthony McGinnis Jr. is a graduate researcher at Cal State Monterey Bay and Moss Landing Marine Labs studying juvenile white sharks (JWS) along the California coast. Anthony is also an AFF Board Member!

Black History Month may be coming to an end but AFF will be continuing to celebrate incredible Black divers, researchers, and community members all throughout the year!

Stay tuned for more details on Anthony’s research and recent publication and more features!

#MarineScience #SharkScience #OceanConservation #BlackHistoryMonth #CaliforniaCoast

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Blink and you’ll miss it! From first bubbles to big laughs, our Open Water Scuba Course is all about learning, adventure, and the unforgettable opportunities that diving brings🤿🌊💙 #aquaticfutures #marinescience #openwater #marinescience #scientificdiving #fyp #aff #stem

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Join us for our overnight scientific dive training on Catalina Island 🏝️🌊

Our students immersed themselves in a true scientific research setting. Building skills in laying transects, navigation & compass work, controlled emergency swim ascents, and search & recovery dives.🤿🔬

All while surrounded by the incredible scenery of Casino Point, Catalina Island.🌅

Thank you to The Bay Foundation for making this opportunity possible and helping us train and inspire the next generation of scientific divers.💙

#aquaticfutures #scientificdiving #marinescience #futureoceanstewards #fyp

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🌊 The Ocean Comfort Course is back! 🌊
Join us at the Cabrillo Beach Youth Waterfront Sports Center on September 21, 2025 | 10AM – 6PM for a one-of-a-kind experience designed to build your confidence in and around the water.

Link in our bio for Eventbrite tickets!!

☀️ Morning (11AM – 1PM): Swim lessons to strengthen water safety, technique, and confidence.
🤿 Afternoon (2:30PM – 4:30PM): Discover Scuba Diving! Guided instruction, hands-on practice, and the thrill of breathing underwater for the first time.

No prior experience needed—just bring your beach-day essentials, sunscreen, and curiosity! 🌴✨

Whether you’re a beginner swimmer or ready to take your first dive, this supportive and fun course is your gateway to exploring the ocean with confidence.

📍 Cabrillo Beach Youth Waterfront Sports Center
📅 September 21 | ⏰ 10AM – 6PM

#oceancomfort #scubadiving #swimlessons #discoverscuba #marineexploration

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This week, our SCI Dive Cohort visited the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach for a behind-the-scenes facility tour!🤿🐠

As part of our August SCI Dive program, students are not only sharpening their AAUS fundamental dive skills, but also exploring the many pathways marine science has to offer. From animal care and conservation to marine animal research, our goal is to expose them to diverse mentors and careers so they can discover their purpose and find their niche in the field.

Special thanks to @thebayfoundation for supporting this workforce development journey - every experience helps build the next generation and a brighter future for ocean stewards. Huge thank you to everyone at the @aquariumpacific for the amazing tour💙

#aff #aquaticfutures #marinescience #workforcedevelopment #scidive #aquariumofthepacific #oceanstewards #aaus

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