Search for the World’s Oldest Ice to be Initiated
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 9 September 2021
COLDEX, a $25M NSF project, will search for Antarctica’s oldest ice to study past climates up to 5 million years ago. Findings could reveal greenhouse gas cycles and improve climate change predictions.
Keywords: COLDEX, Antarctica, oldest ice, climate history, ice cores, greenhouse gases, NSF
Hidden Mangrove Forest in the Yucatan Peninsula Reveals Ancient Sea Levels
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 4 October 2021
Scientists discovered a 125,000-year-old relict mangrove forest deep in Mexico’s Yucatán, preserved inland since sea levels were higher. The unique ecosystem reveals past climate shifts and warns of future sea-level rise.
Keywords: Yucatán, mangroves, relict ecosystem, sea-level rise, climate change, genetics, conservation
Dodging Hurricane Ida While Listening to a Changing Gulf
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 7 October 2021
A Gulf of Mexico research cruise recovered hydrophones for the LISTEN project, tracking marine mammals and soundscapes. The team narrowly avoided Hurricane Ida, which underscored climate risks and stronger storms.
Keywords: Gulf of Mexico, LISTEN project, hydrophones, marine mammals, Hurricane Ida, soundscapes
