Photo of the Week: A Ray of Hope
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 19 February 2016
Scripps grad student Joshua Stewart partnered with National Geographic to attach Crittercams to oceanic manta rays in Mexico’s Revillagigedo Islands, gathering data on their movements to aid conservation and reduce bycatch.
Keywords: manta rays, Crittercam, Revillagigedo Archipelago, marine conservation
In the News Now: Scripps Researchers Use Hurricane Hunters to Probe Atmospheric Rivers
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 19 February 2016
Marty Ralph of Scripps Oceanography is using U.S. Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft to improve forecasts of atmospheric rivers, vital for California’s water supply. The Washington Post recently profiled his innovative research.
Keywords: atmospheric rivers, weather forecasting, Hurricane Hunter aircraft, California water.
New Research Reveals Sound of Deep-Water Animal Migration
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 22 February 2016
Scripps’ Simone Baumann-Pickering found a distinct low-frequency hum from mesopelagic animals during daily migrations. This “dinner bell” sound may guide feeding, reveal ecosystem links, and aid studies on climate change and fishing impacts.
Keywords: mesopelagic zone, ocean sound, daily migration, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
