Star studded team successfully spawns three Sunflower Sea Stars at Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 19 October 2023
Birch Aquarium successfully spawned Sunflower Sea Stars, aiding recovery of this critically endangered species. Partnerships, cryopreservation, and breeding efforts aim to restore populations vital to kelp forest health.
Keywords: Sunflower Sea Star, Birch Aquarium, conservation, spawning, cryopreservation, kelp forests, endangered species
Meltwater Flowing Beneath Antarctic Glaciers May Be Accelerating Their Retreat
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 27 October 2023
A UC San Diego study shows subglacial meltwater accelerates Antarctic glacier retreat, potentially worsening sea-level rise beyond IPCC projections. Under high emissions, glaciers may collapse faster, stressing urgency of cutting greenhouse gases.
Keywords: Antarctic glaciers, UC San Diego, subglacial discharge, sea-level rise, Denman Glacier, Scott Glacier, ice sheet instability
Diving Sector Could Hold the Key to Advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 30 October 2023
A Scripps review highlights the diving industry’s untapped role in marine conservation and the blue economy, urging organization, inclusivity, investment, and technology to advance UN SDG 14 and empower local communities.
Keywords: diving sector, marine conservation, blue economy, SDG 14, inclusivity, ecotourism, Scripps Oceanography
