Scientists Find Corals in Deeper Waters Under Stress Too
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 27 August 2018
Scripps scientists and CRRF developed a method to predict coral thermal stress from surface to mesophotic depths in Palau, revealing deep reefs also face bleaching threats.
Keywords: coral bleaching, mesophotic zone, Palau, Scripps, CRRF, thermal stress
Study Finds Waves Trap Pollutants from River Outflows Along Shore
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 4 September 2018
Scripps and UW researchers found that small river plumes linger nearshore longer with strong waves, moving along the coast and affecting pollution spread.
Keywords: river plumes, surf zone, pollution, Scripps, wave-current interaction, coastal water quality
Scripps Institution of Oceanography to Host Plastic Awareness Global Initiative Symposium
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 24 September 2018
Scripps launches PAGI to unite scientists, policymakers, and the public on tackling ocean plastic pollution through workshops and public events.
Keywords: PAGI, plastic pollution, ocean, Scripps, marine conservation, workshop, solutions
