Design of World’s First Hydrogen-Hybrid Research Vessel Approved
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 25 June 2024
ABS approved the design of UC San Diego’s hydrogen-hybrid research vessel, CCRV, which will cut emissions, advance ocean research, train students, and set new standards for hydrogen-powered ships.
Keywords: hydrogen-hybrid vessel, CCRV, Scripps, clean energy, climate action, research, ABS
Scripps Researchers Address Ocean Paradox With 55 Gallons of Fluorescent Dye
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 26 June 2024
Scripps-led researchers directly measured deep-ocean upwelling in an Atlantic submarine canyon, finding rates 10,000× higher than Munk’s 1966 estimate. The discovery could reshape climate models by revealing hidden ocean mixing dynamics.
Keywords: upwelling, submarine canyon, ocean mixing, Scripps, climate models, turbulence, Rockall Trough
Human-Infecting Parasite Produces Sterile Soldiers Like Ants and Termites
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 23 July 2024
UCSD scientists found Haplorchis pumilio flatworms form colonies with non-reproductive “soldiers” that defend against rivals. This discovery places them among complex animal societies and has implications for health and sociobiology.
Keywords: Haplorchis pumilio, flatworm, soldiers, parasites, sociobiology, snails, public health
