“Taste” and “Smell” of Coral Reefs Provide Insights into Dynamic Ecosystem
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 3 February 2022
Scientists discovered 1,000+ unique molecules shaping coral reef chemistry, revealing coral vs. algae differences in nutrients and energy flow, crucial for understanding reef shifts under climate change.
Keywords: coral reefs, molecules, algae, nutrients, energy flow, biodiversity
Tonga Tsunami a Reminder of Need for Better Global Detection Network
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 17 February 2022
Researchers propose a global seafloor seismic network to detect tsunamis in near real-time, improving warnings and saving lives. Advances in data transmission and international collaboration make it feasible.
Keywords: tsunamis, seafloor network, early warning, data transmission, earthquakes, UN Ocean Decade, collaboration
Climate Change Identified as Contributor to Oroville Dam Spillway Incident
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 2 March 2022
A study links the 2017 Oroville Dam crisis to climate change, showing warming intensified the atmospheric river storm. Findings suggest future precipitation will be rarer but more extreme, raising flood and drought risks.
Keywords: Oroville Dam, atmospheric rivers, California floods, hydroclimate, extreme weather
