From the Ocean to the Happiest Place on Earth
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 29 May 2023
Scripps alumna Astrid Hsu (MAS MBC ’16) now works as Environmental Integration Manager at Disney, helping achieve 2030 sustainability goals. Her path blends marine conservation, interdisciplinary science, and stakeholder engagement.
Keywords: Astrid Hsu, Scripps alumni, Disney, sustainability, marine conservation, interdisciplinary science, leadership
Scientists Uncover Cellular Process Behind Oxygen Production
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 31 May 2023
Scripps researchers discovered a proton pump enzyme (VHA) that boosts photosynthesis in diatoms, contributing up to 12% of Earth’s oxygen. The finding links evolution, symbiosis, and climate relevance.
Keywords: phytoplankton, diatoms, photosynthesis, oxygen production, VHA enzyme, evolution, carbon fixation
Protecting Large Ocean Areas Doesn’t Curb Fishing Catches
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 31 May 2023
A five-year study of Mexico’s Revillagigedo National Park shows large, fully protected MPAs safeguard biodiversity without harming fisheries, disproving industry claims and supporting global 30x30 conservation goals.
Keywords: Revillagigedo National Park, marine protected areas, biodiversity, fishing industry, satellite tracking, AI monitoring, conservation policy
