Scientists Find Mystery Killer Whales off Cape Horn, Chile
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 7 March 2019
In 2019, scientists documented live Type D killer whales off southern Chile, a potential new species with unique features. DNA from collected skin samples will confirm their status.
Keywords: Type D killer whale, new species, Chile, NOAA, DNA analysis
Coastal Ecosystems Suffer from Upriver Hydroelectric Dams
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 13 March 2019
Study shows inland river dams in Mexico trap sediment, causing coastal erosion, mangrove loss, reduced biodiversity, and economic damage over $10M yearly.
Keywords: river dams, coastal erosion, mangroves, biodiversity, Mexico, sediment loss
Scripps Launches Polar Center
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 3 April 2019
Scripps launches Polar Center uniting Arctic and Antarctic experts to study climate impacts, ice loss, and polar ecosystems. Aims to boost research, advocacy, and training in rapidly changing polar regions.
Keywords: Scripps Polar Center, Arctic, Antarctic, ice loss, polar science
