SDSU Marine Ecology and Biology Student Association

SDSU Marine Ecology and Biology Student Association The official page for the SDSU Marine Ecology and Biology Student Association (MEBSA)

MEBSA was founded by marine ecology graduate students in an effort to improve the marine science community at San Diego State University. MEBSA facilitates collaboration and communication among marine students and faculty at SDSU and provides education and research opportunities to students.

we’ve had so much fun already this semester… and we have so much more planned !! join the groupme to stay tuned 😆🥳🪩
09/30/2026

we’ve had so much fun already this semester… and we have so much more planned !! join the groupme to stay tuned 😆🥳🪩

Come visit our table tomorrow in the student union 10-2pm, we would love to see you there!!🐳🐡🦀
09/02/2026

Come visit our table tomorrow in the student union 10-2pm, we would love to see you there!!🐳🐡🦀

Hi fellow ocean lovers! With Fall semester fast approaching, here are the events we have planned for you all! Can’t wait...
08/17/2026

Hi fellow ocean lovers! With Fall semester fast approaching, here are the events we have planned for you all! Can’t wait to see you in the water and making crafts! 🐙🎨🦀

1) August 25th: fall all members meeting. Come say hi and hear some more about these super fun ocean events :)

2) September 19th: Snorkeling at mission point park. Please reach out with any questions or hesitations, we are doing our best to make it accessible to all and are hoping to have gear to borrow if needed!

3) October 10th: Arts & Crafts at Coastal Marine Institute, whether you’re a CMIL local or wondering what all the fuss is about, come check out CMIL and have a chill afternoon of crafting.

4) October 25th: Tidepooling at Bird rock, calling all macro (specifically nudi) lovers 📸

5) December 7th: Come de-stress from your finals studying by touching some sea slugs 🐌 stay tuned for location and more info as we get closer to the date

Hope to see you all soon! Reach out with any and all questions :)

- MEBSA 🌊🫶

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, and donated to make this such a great Marine Science Day 🌊 We truly cou...
04/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, and donated to make this such a great Marine Science Day 🌊 We truly couldn’t have done it without you! Your support means everything!

Already looking forward to next year 🐚💙

Lewison Lab Spotlight 🏞️🌎🔬👫Our current research highlights the work of Troy Wynne, a PhD Candidate in the Conservation E...
04/26/2026

Lewison Lab Spotlight 🏞️🌎🔬👫
Our current research highlights the work of Troy Wynne, a PhD Candidate in the Conservation Ecology Lab. She studies conservation and human ecology, focusing on how climate change and transboundary pollution shape ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.

Her work centers on the Tijuana River Watershed, where she explores environmental justice, resilience, and community-driven solutions.

Dr. Nima Farchadi presented at NOAA headquarters in 2023 on his research of how marine heatwaves are redistributing pelagic fishing vessels.

Come to Marine Science Day to learn more!!

🌊🦞🪸Marine Science Day Giveaway! 🐙🐠🦀⭐️ We’re giving away 5 free raffle tickets to use at the Marine Science Day raffle!! ...
04/25/2026

🌊🦞🪸Marine Science Day Giveaway! 🐙🐠🦀

⭐️ We’re giving away 5 free raffle tickets to use at the Marine Science Day raffle!! Follow the instructions below and you’ll be entered to win! ⭐️
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Winner announced 4/26 at 10am.

🔬📚 Lab Spotlight: Sbeglia BER LabWe study how people learn biology-and what shapes their pathways into science. Our work...
04/23/2026

🔬📚 Lab Spotlight: Sbeglia BER Lab

We study how people learn biology-and what shapes their pathways into science. Our work blends quantitative + qualitative research to explore how cognitive, social, and environmental factors impact understanding of core concepts like natural selection and energy transformation.

👩‍🔬 Meet the Team

Poorvi Datta – 1st-year PhD studying disability in biology learning
Maraliz Fischler-Barraza – 4th-year PhD exploring community college pathways, with a focus on women, Hispanic/Latiné, and transfer students
Dr. Lily McIntire – Postdoc analyzing large-scale bio education data + improving student assessment tools
Dr. Gena Sbeglia (PI) – Leads the lab, teaches BIOL 204, and specializes in psychometrics + biology education research
Audrey Johnson – 3rd-year PhD studying science career decision-making + real-world career exposure
Giselle Hernandez Contreras – Senior researching family influence on Latiné student career choices
Arianna Dial – Alum, now entering SDSU Public Health grad program
Derek Verbon – Alum, now an education lead at Sea Life Aquarium

✨ Arianna & Derek continue contributing to BER research, building strong quantitative + qualitative skills along the way.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.genasbeglia.com/ and come check out our table at MSD!! ⭐️🌊

Luke Miller’s Lab at SDSU 🌊🔬 This lab studies how marine organisms (like mussels and sea stars) survive in changing oce...
04/23/2026

Luke Miller’s Lab at SDSU 🌊🔬

This lab studies how marine organisms (like mussels and sea stars) survive in changing ocean conditions—like temperature, waves, and climate stress. Using novel coastal biosensor methods, the team supports greater intertidal community productivity and resilience against climate warming impacts.

Through fieldwork and lab experiments, students learn how coastal life adapts and what that means for the future of our oceans. 🐚🌱

Long Lab Spotlight 🌊🦭🐚 Here’s some of the research happening in the lab: Xavius studies estuarine fish communities and ...
04/22/2026

Long Lab Spotlight 🌊🦭🐚

Here’s some of the research happening in the lab:

Xavius studies estuarine fish communities and ways to enhance recreation opportunities in conservation areas 🐟

Amarie explores how marine subsidies shape coastal plant communities 🌱

Valentina investigates how invasive Sargassum impacts the diet and performance of black abalone 🐚

Alejandro is an undergraduate researcher working with Valentina

From fish to plants to invertebrates, Long Lab is all about understanding and protecting coastal ecosystems. Find out more at Dr. Jeremy Long’s talk on Sunday at 12:30 at Marine Science Day!! ⭐️

Hovel Lab Spotlight 🦞🐙🐠🌱🌡️Research in the Marine Conservation and Ecology Lab at SDSU explores how changing ocean condit...
04/21/2026

Hovel Lab Spotlight 🦞🐙🐠🌱🌡️
Research in the Marine Conservation and Ecology Lab at SDSU explores how changing ocean conditions impact coastal ecosystems and the species that depend on them.

Makayla: I am studying the effects of microplastic pollution on eelgrass (Zostera marina) physiology.
Jesse: I study how octopuses affect ocean ecosystems: As octopus are expanding into new ecosystems, we need to understand what impact they may have.
Ruby: I study the impacts of ocean acidification and an invasive anemone on eelgrass habitat.
Lily: I study the impact of oa and temperature rise on fish in eelgrass habitats.
Shoshana: Studies lobster population and the effects of MPAs and the impact of climate on lobster feeding behavior.

From eelgrass meadows to shifting species interactions, this work highlights how multiple stressors are shaping marine ecosystems. Find out more at Marine Science Day! ✨

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