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Shark Lab’s monitoring system could shut down due to budget cuts
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Miles Gibson | Long Beach Post , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Shark Lab at a local university is seeking private donations to continue its work.
Funding issues are impacting a program that monitors shark activity. The Shark Lab at a local university is seeking private donations to continue its work. The lab's research focuses on public safety, particularly in areas where sharks are commonly found.
Plans are in place to develop a system for sharing information with lifeguards in real time. Further details about the program and its funding needs are available from the source. The lab's work is taking on increased importance with major events scheduled to take place in the area.
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Category: local Published: July 27, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Funding issues are impacting a program that monitors shark activity. The Shark Lab at a local university is seeking private donations to continue its work. The lab's research focuses on public…
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