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Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation

cmbc.ucsd.edu

Organization Type:
School/University

Mission:
To train the next generation of marine scientists in an interdisciplinary approach so that they will have the skills to help protect, manage and restore marine biodiversity and achieve a sustainable future for the world's oceans

Contact:
Penny Dockry
Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation
University of California San Diego
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093-0202
Phone: (858) 822-2790
Fax: (858) 822-1267
cmbc@ucsd.edu

Geographical Focus:
International

Counties Served:
San Diego

Activities:
Research, Education

Topic:
Aquaculture, Bay & Estuary Habitats, Coastal Processes, Cultural History, Endangered Species, Fisheries, Habitat Restoration, Kelp Forest, Marine/Estuary Reserves & Sanctuaries, Open Ocean/Oceanography, Rocky Intertidal, Wetlands

Educational Resources:
On-Site Programs, Brochures, Website, Library/Lending Materials

Education Programs:
Videos and DVDs for loan
Magazine: Explorations - Endangered Oceans issue
Brochure: Marine Biodiversity and Conservation Science at Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Target Audiences:
Grades 10-12, General Public, Undergraduate and Graduate Level Education and PhD Scientists

Other Languages:
Some webpages are available in Spanish

In-Service Training:
One-year Master of Advanced Education and 4-month certificate program in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation available for mid-career professionals

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Website Maintenance
  Description:
Check weblinks - add content
  When Needed:
All year
  Qualifications:
Will train
  Commitment Required:
8 hours per week
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Penny Dockry
pdockry@ucsd.edu, (858) 822-2790


 

Program:
Calendar Maintenance
  Description:
Add appointments to on-line calendar. Can be done from home with internet connection and email
  When Needed:
All year
  Qualifications:
Will train
  Commitment Required:
8 hours per week
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Penny Dockry
pdockry@ucsd.edu, (858) 822-2790


Videos:
For loan, free of charge:
•  The Science of Marine Reserves
•  Rediagnosing the Oceans
•  Ghost Forest
•  Frontiers of Oceanography: Marine Biodiversity: Threats, Utility and Conservation
•  Introductory faculty lectures on VHS
      Jeremy Jackson - Brave New Ocean
      Nancy Knowlton: Marine Biodiversity
      Enric Sala: Marine Conservation

CD-ROM:
Explorations: Endangered Oceans (Free while supplies last then as loan)

Service Fee:
Tuition and fees for Masters and Certificate Programs through UCSD Office of Advanced Professional Education




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