Hidden Mangrove Forest in the Yucatan Peninsula Reveals Ancient Sea Levels
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 4 October 2021
Scientists discovered a 125,000-year-old relict mangrove forest deep in Mexico’s Yucatán, preserved inland since sea levels were higher. The unique ecosystem reveals past climate shifts and warns of future sea-level rise.
Keywords: Yucatán, mangroves, relict ecosystem, sea-level rise, climate change, genetics, conservation
Dodging Hurricane Ida While Listening to a Changing Gulf
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 7 October 2021
A Gulf of Mexico research cruise recovered hydrophones for the LISTEN project, tracking marine mammals and soundscapes. The team narrowly avoided Hurricane Ida, which underscored climate risks and stronger storms.
Keywords: Gulf of Mexico, LISTEN project, hydrophones, marine mammals, Hurricane Ida, soundscapes
UC San Diego Works to Mitigate Possible Oil Impacts from Spill off Huntington Beach
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 15 October 2021
UC San Diego and Scripps safeguarded seawater systems and marine life after the 2021 Orange County oil spill, using filters, drones, and wave gliders while aiding cleanup with real-time ocean monitoring.
Keywords: oil spill, UC San Diego, Scripps, seawater intake, wave gliders, ocean monitoring
