NASA Launches World's Most Advanced Ice-Measuring Satellite into Orbit
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 4 October 2018
NASA’s ICESat-2, launched Sept. 15, will measure polar ice elevation with unprecedented precision, aiding climate and sea-level research for the next decade.
Keywords: NASA, ICESat-2, polar ice, climate change, sea level, Scripps, Antarctica
Estimating the Feeding Habits of Corals May Offer New Insights on Resilient Reefs
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 18 October 2018
Scripps researchers found corals in nutrient-rich waters eat more plankton, reducing reliance on algae. This feeding flexibility may boost resilience to bleaching and climate change.
Keywords: corals, plankton, algae, resilience, bleaching, climate change, Scripps
Ocean Warming Detected from Atmospheric Gas Measurements
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 1 November 2018
Study finds oceans absorbed 13 zettajoules/year (1991–2016), ~60% more than IPCC estimate, implying higher climate sensitivity. Method uses atmospheric O₂ and CO₂ changes.
Keywords: ocean warming, heat uptake, IPCC, Scripps, APO
