What Did the Ocean Sound Like Before Humans?
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 25 April 2024
A Scripps study modeled pre-industrial ocean sound in the Santa Barbara Channel, finding it is now up to 15 dB (30x) louder due to shipping. The research highlights noise pollution’s impact on whales and marine life communication.
Keywords: ocean noise, shipping, Santa Barbara Channel, whales, soundscape, noise pollution, Scripps Oceanography
Discovering the Mysteries of the Arctic
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 1 May 2024
Aboard the USCGC Healy, the NABOS 2023 Arctic expedition gathered vital climate and ocean data with advanced instruments and moorings. Scripps’ STARC team supported digital infrastructure, enabling real-time science in extreme conditions.
Keywords: Arctic expedition, USCGC Healy, NABOS 2023, STARC, climate change, ocean data, Scripps Oceanography
DDT Pollutants Found in Deep Sea Fish off Los Angeles Coast
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 6 May 2024
New research shows DDT dumped off Los Angeles decades ago still contaminates deep-sea fish and sediments near Catalina, raising concerns the toxins are entering marine food webs and threatening wildlife and human health.
Keywords: DDT, Catalina Island, deep-sea fish, marine pollution, food web, toxic legacy
