New Paper Pinpoints Key Role of NASA Satellites in Monitoring Earth's Vital Signs
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 30 January 2024
A 20-year satellite laser altimetry review highlights Earth's changing ice, sea levels, forests, and water, showing the power of ICESat, ICESat-2, and GEDI to monitor climate impacts and guide future Earth observation missions.
Keywords: satellite altimetry, ICESat, ICESat-2, GEDI, Scripps Oceanography, climate change, ice sheets, sea level, forests, Earth observation
First Little Blue Penguin Hatched at Birch Aquarium
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 1 February 2024
Birch Aquarium at Scripps hatches its first Little Blue Penguin chick on the U.S. West Coast. Hand-raised for survival, the chick marks a milestone in conservation and genetic diversity efforts amid climate challenges.
Keywords: Little Blue Penguin, Birch Aquarium, Scripps Oceanography, hatching, conservation, hand-raised, West Coast, climate change, genetic diversity, penguin care
Projected Changes in Extreme Precipitation Over Northern Mexico
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 8 February 2024
A study by Fairfield University and Scripps predicts Northern Mexico will see double the frequency of extreme precipitation by century’s end, increasing flood risk and threatening agriculture, infrastructure, and vulnerable communities.
Keywords: Northern Mexico, extreme precipitation, flooding, climate change, hydroclimate, agriculture, Scripps Oceanography
