Climate Change Likely to Increase Human Exposure to Toxic Mercury
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 7 August 2019
Harvard-led research shows warming oceans boost methylmercury in seafood like cod, tuna, and swordfish despite reduced emissions. Rising temperatures alter fish diets and energy use, increasing toxin levels.
Keywords: methylmercury, seafood, warming oceans, Harvard, Scripps
Scientists Bring the Ocean into the Lab to Study Human Impacts on the Ocean and Climate
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 8 August 2019
Scripps’ SeaSCAPE project uses a 108-ft wave channel to study how human pollution alters ocean-atmosphere chemistry, cloud formation, and climate. Controlled lab setup reveals pollutant impacts on sea spray aerosols.
Keywords: SeaSCAPE, aerosols, pollution, climate, Scripps, ocean, clouds
Scripps Oceanography Researchers Adopting Global Approach to Studying Microplastics and Microfibers
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 13 August 2019
Scripps scientists study microplastics and microfibers’ global spread, impacts, and degradation. Using imaging and automation, they map pollution, analyze decades-old samples, and partner with industry for sustainable textile solutions.
Keywords: microplastics, microfibers, Scripps, pollution, textiles, ocean, biodegradation
