Shark Lab on Verge of Shutdown | Long Beach News

Shark Lab at Cal State Long Beach is on the brink of collapse due to a funding crisis, risking shutdown by September and jeopardizing critical shark monitoring vital for public safety—especially as the 2028 Olympics loom over coastal zones with known shark activity. Despite pioneering tech like autonomous boats and drones to protect swimmers and lifeguards, the lab’s six-year state grant expired, federal funding was denied, and private donations now stand as their lifeline. With years of research and data at stake, and collaborations with psychologists and economists to shape public policy, the team urgently needs support to keep people and sharks safe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/90a367db2ffa70f9