Scripps Researchers Address Ocean Paradox With 55 Gallons of Fluorescent Dye
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 26 June 2024
Scripps-led researchers directly measured deep-ocean upwelling in an Atlantic submarine canyon, finding rates 10,000× higher than Munk’s 1966 estimate. The discovery could reshape climate models by revealing hidden ocean mixing dynamics.
Keywords: upwelling, submarine canyon, ocean mixing, Scripps, climate models, turbulence, Rockall Trough
Human-Infecting Parasite Produces Sterile Soldiers Like Ants and Termites
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 23 July 2024
UCSD scientists found Haplorchis pumilio flatworms form colonies with non-reproductive “soldiers” that defend against rivals. This discovery places them among complex animal societies and has implications for health and sociobiology.
Keywords: Haplorchis pumilio, flatworm, soldiers, parasites, sociobiology, snails, public health
Chasing the Monsoon in the Bay of Bengal
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 24 July 2024
The EKAMSAT project unites Indian and U.S. scientists to study ocean–atmosphere dynamics driving the monsoon. A 2024 Bay of Bengal cruise gathered key ocean, weather, and genetic data to improve forecasts and reduce climate risks.
Keywords: monsoon, EKAMSAT, Bay of Bengal, ocean–atmosphere, climate, Scripps, India–US collaboration
