Curious about the Masters in Conservation and Restoration Science (MCRS) program and interested in joining our Fall 2025 cohort? Bring your questions and join us on Zoom for an interactive Q&A session to learn more…
During the first week of the Fall quarter, the MCRS class of 2026 embarked on an exciting field trip to Corona del Mar. The data they collect will be compared to previously collected data at…
On this Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we are excited to highlight the Indigenous Frameworks in Ecology course offered through the Masters in Conservation and Restoration Science Program at UCI. This course provided an incredible opportunity to…
🚨 Save the date! 🚨 We’re excited to announce our MCRS Q&A session happening on October 10th at 5 PM PST! 🌿 If you are considering joining the program, this is your chance to ask…
The Masters in Conservation and Restoration Science Program started off the 2024-2025 academic year strong by welcoming 23 new students into the MCRS community. The orientation was a wonderful opportunity to meet the incoming cohort…
Groundwater depletion is an issue that is affecting many portions of the United States, and its management is becoming increasingly crucial. It is defined as long-term consistent groundwater pumping that results in a lowered water…
Deep in the Pacific Ocean, just off the coast of California and amidst rocky substrates inundated with algae, invertebrates, and groundfish, dwells the white abalone. Scientifically named Haliotis sorenseni, this large herbivorous gastropod has been…
Imagine a bustling city where individuals quietly work behind the scenes amidst the hustle and commotion; their contributions are often overlooked, but their impact is strong. Similarly, coastal and oceanic ecosystems stand as the unsung…
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Where do animals on the beach get their food and shelter?
Meet Winter and she is a Western Snowy Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus). Since Winter lives on a beach in Orange County, California, she is exposed…
Gillnet fishing is a system that uses nets to catch fish, but unfortunately, it results in the accidental trapping, mutilation, or casualty of marine mammals like dolphins, seals, and sea lions. This has led to…