Observing the California Current since 1949 to understand and predict the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems
The California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigations (CalCOFI) is an oceanographic and marine ecosystem research program off the coast of California that holistically studies the physics, biogeochemistry, and biology of the marine environment to inform the sustainable management of marine resources in the context of climate change.
Join us to celebrate CalCOFI’s 75th anniversary this year!
OCEAN OBSERVING IN CALIFORNIA
Celebrate the Past, Showcase the Present, Envision the Future
A joint conference hosted by SCCOOS, CeNCOOS, and CalCOFI
CalCOFI 75TH ANNIVERSARY TIMELINE
This timeline has been created to commemorate the many historical events of CalCOFI from the past 75 years. Many of these pivotal moments have gone on to have greater impacts in our community and world. We hope you enjoy reviewing the many wonderful things CalCOFI has achieved over its 75 years thus far!
Oceanographic Data
Temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, nutrients, dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) and many more environmental variables from CTD sampling and underway systems
Marine Ecosystem Data
Marine mammals, seabirds, fish eggs & larvae, zooplankton, phytoplankton, primary production, bacterioplankton, and eDNA from net tows, CTD sampling, and underway systems
Latest News
Welcome Zack Gold, CalCOFI’s new Molecular Ecologist!
We are pleased to welcome Zack Gold to the CalCOFI team. Dr. Gold will serve in a collaborative role as
Data science team completes app to explore CalCOFI physical data
CalCOFI collaborated with the Central Coast Data Science Partnership at UCSB to develop an exploratory app to visualize seawater characteristics
Environmental Policy Masters team completes an assessment on integrated social and ecological management in CA agencies
The UC Davis Environmental Policy and Management Program team in partnership with California Sea Grant, Delta Stewardship Council, and CalCOFI
CalCOFI Coordinator presents at SCCOOS/CeNCOOS Stakeholder Workshop
The UC Davis Environmental Policy and Management Program team in partnership with California Sea Grant, Delta Stewardship Council, and CalCOFI
CalCOFI Conference 2021 explores Social ecological indicators to support marine management in a changing climate
The virtual CalCOFI Conference 2021 brought together over 500 researchers and practitioners to explore the theme, Social ecological indicators to
Next Cruise:
2501RL
3 – 30 Jan 2025 (28 days)
FSV Reuben Lasker
San Diego to San Francisco
Loading 16 – 18 Dec 2024 (10th Avenue Marine Terminal)
Offloading 31 Jan 2025 (San Francisco)
CalCOFI conducts four research cruises per year; typically in January, April, July, and October.
Cruises depart from and return to San Diego, CA and occasionally San Francisco, CA. Depending on the season and number of stations targeted, cruises are between 15 to 25 days.
Check the Cruises page for dates of upcoming cruises and summaries of completed cruises.
CalCOFI is a unique partnership between government and academic organizations including NOAA’s Fisheries Service, California Department of Fish & Wildlife, and Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
