After Devastating Wildlife Loss, Scripps Chemical Oceanographer Searches for Connection Between Water Resources and Wildlife
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 3 March 2023
Scripps’ Lihini Aluwihare led the CHABO expedition to Botswana’s Okavango Delta to investigate the 2020 mass elephant die-off, collecting water samples to study toxic cyanobacteria and assess climate and water-resource impacts on wildlife.
Keywords: Okavango Delta, elephant die-off, cyanobacteria, harmful algal blooms, CHABO expedition, Scripps Oceanography, wildlife conservation
Investigating Rapid Ocean Dynamics in the North Atlantic
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 7 March 2023
In fall 2022, Scripps’ MOD lab studied North Atlantic surface-layer dynamics, deploying drifters, moorings, and acoustic sensors near Lofoten Basin and Jan Mayen, collecting high-resolution data on currents, temperature, and waves despite harsh conditions.
Keywords: NORSE, MOD lab, North Atlantic, drifters, T-PADS, Jan Mayen, ocean dynamics
Celebrating Women Leaders at Scripps Oceanography
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 8 March 2023
Scripps Oceanography celebrates Women’s History Month by highlighting the achievements of women in geoscience, leadership, and research, while emphasizing equity, mentorship, and inspiration for future generations.
Keywords: Women in STEM, Scripps Oceanography, leadership, mentorship, equity, geoscience, trailblazers
