CSP

We request one day of ship time on the R/V Sproul to provide student instruction at sea for students in the Masters of Advanced Studies Climate Science and Policy (MAS CSP) Program. CSP seeks to train the next generation of leaders in climate change mitigation and adaptation. The one-year program provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific basis for climate change, including a detailed description of the ocean's role in the climate system. A one-day cruise in April/May 2026 would provide an invaluable opportunity to learn firsthand how oceanographic measurements are made, and to connect concepts learned in the classroom with the fieldwork that drives scientific advances. A cruise is proposed in local waters to demonstrate how hydrographic measurements are made. The CTD casts will include a PAR, fluorometer, and O2 sensor. Trawls will be conducted using a small-mesh plankton net for phytoplankton and other protists, a large-mesh net for zooplankton, and an otter trawl for an assortment of organisms. Participants will include 26 CSP students and 3 members of the MAS CSP Leadership Team.