Exciting news! The Cal Poly Pier has been selected as the first open water research pier for marine energy testing through TEAMER, a federally-supported program.
Cal Poly’s Center for Coastal Marine Sciences cordially invites the community to tour the Cal Poly Pier in Avila Beach
Six science initiatives together provide the data for improved understanding of the Morro Bay ecosystem.
Cal Poly has an ideal geographic location for training future marine scientists. Diverse ecosystems are incorporated into the teaching and research programs.
Marine Operations provides students, faculty and staff with the tools needed to complete their research and education goals.
The Center for Coastal Marine Sciences facilities consist of research labs, faculty and student offices, and a lab at the end of its pier in Avila Beach.
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