The technology used in the Shark Lab represents how the skills required to become marine scientists have changed.
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Recent weather takes bite from Shark Lab budget
The recent parade of storms has reached LBSU, affecting the Shark Lab, resulting in lost data and the need to replace expensive equipment.
Prospector Pete statue removed from the center of campus
CSULB’s Prospector Pete statue was removed from the LA5 plaza earlier than originally planned “in light of the renewed national conversation about anti-racism” according to President Jane Close Conoley.
CSULB’s new shark mascot brings new shark merchandise soon
With the announcement of a new shark mascot, the 49er Shops will be unveiling a collection of new shark merchandise within the next year, according to school officials.
President Conoley tweets, ‘we are not the sharks.’
On Wednesday night President Conoley tweeted, “Actually we are not the Sharks…”
Conoley confirms LBSU ‘Sharks’ as new mascot
After a student referendum and over 10,000 votes from the campus and Long Beach community, the 49ers and Prospector Pete have officially been replaced.
It’s Sharks vs. Stingrays vs. ‘Go Beach’ for LBSU’s new mascot
The final round of votes in early May will determine the university’s new identity.
Beach Weekly Episode 10: The search for a new mascot
For a special 10th edition in the news roundup, this podcast delves into all things related to the Long Beach State mascot, or lack thereof. Beach Weekly host James Chow interviews reporters Perry Continente, Rachel Barnes and Paula Kiley, who helped cover and contribute to the new mascot conversation. While Continente[Read More…]
Student Spotlight: Shark Lab
The on-campus Shark Lab has been recognized worldwide for its research on “the physiological and behavioral ecology of marine animals.” Directed by Christopher Lowe, professor of marine biology, the lab depends on the contributions of student researchers such as research technician Arthur Barraza and biology graduate students Echelle Burns and[Read More…]
State assembly passes shark research funding bill
A bill intended to create a White Shark Population Monitoring and Beach Safety Program in California passed the state assembly floor Thursday. Formally called Assembly Bill 2191, the program would grant funding to organizations involved in research on white sharks and the promotion of public safety in the state’s beaches.[Read More…]