Advanced Virtual Technology Captures How Coral Reefs Recover After Bleaching
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 11 April 2019
Scripps and UC San Diego engineers used 3D imaging and VR software to track Palmyra Atoll coral recovery after 2015 bleaching, revealing resilience and regrowth aided by healthy reef ecosystems.
Keywords: Palmyra Atoll, coral recovery, bleaching, 3D imaging, VR, reef resilience
Ocean Tunnel Pop-Up Art Installation on View at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 12 April 2019
Ocean Tunnel, an immersive 125-foot art installation at Scripps, depicts ocean decline over a century, ending with a jellyfish-filled future, aiming to inspire emotional connection and ocean conservation.
Keywords: Ocean Tunnel, immersive art, Scripps, ocean change, conservation, climate awareness
Scientists Develop New Production Method for Seaweed Chemical Used in Brain Research
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 30 April 2019
Scientists at Scripps and JCVI sequenced seaweed genomes to uncover genes for kainic acid, creating a two-step bacterial fermentation method for cheaper, eco-friendly production, aiding neurological research.
Keywords: kainic acid, seaweed, genome sequencing, biotechnology, neurochemicals, Scripps, JCVI
