Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
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The Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML) is a multi-campus marine research consortium headquartered at Moss Landing, California
.
, administered by San Jose State University (SJSU)
, and located in Moss Landing, California
. The main building is located at 8272 Moss Landing Road, 36.79441°N 121.78762°W. It was established in 1966.
At the midpoint of the coast of Monterey Bay
, it is only a few hundred meters from Monterey Canyon
, the largest undersea canyon on the west coast of the Americas. As a result, researchers are able to reach areas with depths greater than 1000 meters in less than an hour by boat from the facility.
The facility is a sea grant college
, which offers a Master's of Science
degree in marine sciences through the seven universities that make up the consortium, as well as offering graduate and undergraduate marine science courses to the students of the campuses.
The seven members of the Moss Landing Marine Laboratories consortium are:
Researchers at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories also collaborate with scientists at other institutions in analysis of marine chemistry and marine species. One frequent partner for such collaboration is the Marine Mammal Center.
s, the 135 feet (41.1 m) R/V Point Sur, the 56 feet (17.1 m) R/V John H. Martin, and the 30 feet (9.1 m) R/V Sheila B.
program by hosting an office of the UC Sea Grant Extension Program, affiliated with University of California, San Diego
.
funded research project for robotic under the sea ice for surveying and exploration in Antarctica
from 2007 through 2009.
The Vertical Transport and Exchange of Ocean Particulate program (VERTEX) was initiated by Moss Landing Marine Labs in 1981 by Dr. John Martin . This project resulted in the development of the "Iron Hypothesis" which stated iron was a limiting factor in ocean water phytoplankton production and its influence for climate change . Dr.Martin was dubbed the nickname "Iron Man" for his role in this discovery .
Moss Landing, California
Moss Landing is a census-designated place in Monterey County, California, United States. Moss Landing is located on the Pajaro Valley Consolidated Railroad north-northeast of Monterey, at an elevation of 10 feet . As of the 2010 census, the CDP population was 204, down from 300 at the 2000...
.
Organization
Moss Landing Marine Laboratories is part of the California State UniversityCalifornia State University
The California State University is a public university system in the state of California. It is one of three public higher education systems in the state, the other two being the University of California system and the California Community College system. It is incorporated as The Trustees of the...
, administered by San Jose State University (SJSU)
San José State University
San Jose State University is a public university located in San Jose, California, United States...
, and located in Moss Landing, California
Moss Landing, California
Moss Landing is a census-designated place in Monterey County, California, United States. Moss Landing is located on the Pajaro Valley Consolidated Railroad north-northeast of Monterey, at an elevation of 10 feet . As of the 2010 census, the CDP population was 204, down from 300 at the 2000...
. The main building is located at 8272 Moss Landing Road, 36.79441°N 121.78762°W. It was established in 1966.
At the midpoint of the coast of Monterey Bay
Monterey Bay
Monterey Bay is a bay of the Pacific Ocean, along the central coast of California. The bay is south of San Francisco and San Jose, between the cities of Santa Cruz and Monterey....
, it is only a few hundred meters from Monterey Canyon
Monterey Canyon
Monterey Canyon, or Monterey Submarine Canyon, is a submarine canyon in Monterey Bay, California. It is the subject of ongoing study by the scientists at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, the Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, and other oceanographic institutions.Monterey Canyon begins...
, the largest undersea canyon on the west coast of the Americas. As a result, researchers are able to reach areas with depths greater than 1000 meters in less than an hour by boat from the facility.
The facility is a sea grant college
Sea grant colleges
The National Sea Grant College Program is a program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the U.S. Department of Commerce...
, which offers a Master's of Science
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
degree in marine sciences through the seven universities that make up the consortium, as well as offering graduate and undergraduate marine science courses to the students of the campuses.
The seven members of the Moss Landing Marine Laboratories consortium are:
- California State University, East BayCalifornia State University, East BayCalifornia State University, East Bay is a public university located in the eastern region of the San Francisco Bay Area. The university, as part of the 23-campus California State University system, offers over 100 areas of study...
- California State University, FresnoCalifornia State University, FresnoCalifornia State University, Fresno, often referred to as Fresno State University and synonymously known in athletics as Fresno State , is one of the leading campuses of the California State University system, located at the northeast edge of Fresno, California, USA.The campus sits at the foot of...
- California State University, Monterey BayCalifornia State University, Monterey BayCalifornia State University, Monterey Bay is a small public university in the California State University system on the site of the former U.S. Army base Fort Ord, on the Central Coast of California. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.CSUMB was founded in 1994 with...
- California State University, SacramentoCalifornia State University, SacramentoCalifornia State University, Sacramento, popularly known as Sacramento State, is a public university located in the city of Sacramento, California. It is part of the California State University system...
- San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco State University is a public university located in San Francisco, California. As part of the 23-campus California State University system, the university offers over 100 areas of study from nine academic colleges...
- San Jose State UniversitySan José State UniversitySan Jose State University is a public university located in San Jose, California, United States...
- California State University, StanislausCalifornia State University, StanislausCalifornia State University, Stanislaus, also known as Cal State Stanislaus or simply Stan State is a campus in the California State University system which was established in 1957 in Turlock, California. It is also the only campus in the CSU system to offer a bachelor's degree in cognitive studies...
Researchers at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories also collaborate with scientists at other institutions in analysis of marine chemistry and marine species. One frequent partner for such collaboration is the Marine Mammal Center.
Research vessels
MLML operates a fleet of three research vesselResearch vessel
A research vessel is a ship designed and equipped to carry out research at sea. Research vessels carry out a number of roles. Some of these roles can be combined into a single vessel, others require a dedicated vessel...
s, the 135 feet (41.1 m) R/V Point Sur, the 56 feet (17.1 m) R/V John H. Martin, and the 30 feet (9.1 m) R/V Sheila B.
Sea Grant
Moss Landing Marine Laboratories participates in the Sea Grant CollegesSea grant colleges
The National Sea Grant College Program is a program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the U.S. Department of Commerce...
program by hosting an office of the UC Sea Grant Extension Program, affiliated with University of California, San Diego
University of California, San Diego
The University of California, San Diego, commonly known as UCSD or UC San Diego, is a public research university located in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego, California, United States...
.
Projects
The Submersible Capable of Under Ice Navigation and Imaging was a National Science FoundationNational Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation is a United States government agency that supports fundamental research and education in all the non-medical fields of science and engineering. Its medical counterpart is the National Institutes of Health...
funded research project for robotic under the sea ice for surveying and exploration in Antarctica
Short Baseline Acoustic Positioning System
A Short Baseline Acoustic Positioning System is one of three broad classes of underwater acoustic positioning systems that are used to track underwater vehicles and divers. The other two classes are Ultra Short Baseline Systems and Long Baseline Systems...
from 2007 through 2009.
The Vertical Transport and Exchange of Ocean Particulate program (VERTEX) was initiated by Moss Landing Marine Labs in 1981 by Dr. John Martin . This project resulted in the development of the "Iron Hypothesis" which stated iron was a limiting factor in ocean water phytoplankton production and its influence for climate change . Dr.Martin was dubbed the nickname "Iron Man" for his role in this discovery .
See also
- Monterey Bay Aquarium Research InstituteMonterey Bay Aquarium Research InstituteThe Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute is a not-for-profit oceanographic research center in Moss Landing, California affiliated with the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It was founded in 1987 by David Packard of Hewlett-Packard fame...
- Southern California Marine InstituteSouthern California Marine InstituteThe Southern California Marine Institute is a multi-campus research facility and non-profit oceanographic institution headquartered in Terminal Island, California.-History:...
- Marine Mammal Center
- Alliance for Coastal TechnologiesAlliance for Coastal TechnologiesEstablished in 2000, the Alliance for Coastal Technologies is a NOAA-funded partnership of research institutions, resource managers, and private sector companies dedicated to fostering the development and adoption of effective and reliable sensors and platforms.-Mission:ACT is committed to...