New Research Vessel Bob and Betty Beyster to Arrive at Scripps Institution of Oceanography Thanks to Private Support
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 21 February 2019
Scripps launched the 42-ft R/V Bob and Betty Beyster, funded by $1.2M in donations, for nearshore research, tech development, and student training.
Keywords: Scripps, research vessel, Beyster, nearshore science, philanthropy, student training
Seventy High-Tech Cameras Installed in Southern California Provide Eyes on Fire Prone Areas
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 27 February 2019
UC San Diego and partners expanded the ALERTWildfire network with 70 new cameras in SoCal, boosting early fire detection, situational awareness, and rapid response in high-risk areas.
Keywords: wildfire detection, ALERTWildfire, UCSD, cameras, SoCal
Deep Ocean Warming at an Accelerating Rate
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 6 March 2019
Scripps and NOAA scientists found South Pacific deep waters from Antarctica are warming three times faster than in the 1990s, based on ship data and Deep SOLO floats, impacting sea level rise and ocean circulation.
Keywords: deep ocean warming, South Pacific, Antarctica, Scripps, NOAA
