Exploring Ocean Currents 20,000 Feet Under the Sea
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 6 June 2023
A research cruise on NIWA’s R/V Tangaroa deployed Deep Argo floats and conducted CTD casts in the Kermadec Trench, advancing deep-ocean monitoring to study warming boundary currents vital for climate and sea level rise.
Keywords: Deep Argo, CTD casts, western boundary current, NIWA Tangaroa, deep ocean warming, climate system, dissolved oxygen
Expanding Access to Coral Reef Conservation Technology
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 5 July 2023
Scripps researchers highlight large-area imaging as a tool to build 3D reef models, aiding coral conservation. A study calls for equitable access, addressing barriers like cost, training, and data storage to support global reef protection.
Keywords: coral reefs, large-area imaging, 3D models, conservation, equity, technology access
UNESCO Recognizes International Team for Sustainable Underwater Archaeology Efforts
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 3 August 2023
UNESCO honored INAH and UC San Diego for digitally preserving Hoyo Negro, an underwater cave with Ice Age remains. Using photogrammetry and 3D scans, the team advances heritage protection and joins UNESCO’s global archaeology network.
Keywords: UNESCO, underwater archaeology, Hoyo Negro, digital preservation, INAH, UC San Diego, cultural heritage
