An Explanation for Complex Tide and Wave Interplay
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 1 March 2023
Scripps researchers modeled how tides transfer energy to surface waves, explaining why waves rise and fall with the tide. This improves forecasts for coastal safety, maritime navigation, and understanding complex wave-tide interactions.
Keywords: wave-tide interaction, coastal forecasting, surface waves, Scripps Oceanography, energy transfer, CDIP, maritime safety
Coastal Water Pollution Transfers to the Air in Sea Spray Aerosol and Reaches People on Land
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 2 March 2023
Scripps research shows coastal water pollution from the Tijuana River becomes airborne in sea spray aerosol, exposing people beyond the beach to bacteria and chemicals. The study highlights the need for improved coastal water cleanup and further health risk assessment.
Keywords: coastal pollution, sea spray aerosol, Tijuana River, bacteria, airborne pathogens, Scripps Oceanography, public health
After Devastating Wildlife Loss, Scripps Chemical Oceanographer Searches for Connection Between Water Resources and Wildlife
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 3 March 2023
Scripps’ Lihini Aluwihare led the CHABO expedition to Botswana’s Okavango Delta to investigate the 2020 mass elephant die-off, collecting water samples to study toxic cyanobacteria and assess climate and water-resource impacts on wildlife.
Keywords: Okavango Delta, elephant die-off, cyanobacteria, harmful algal blooms, CHABO expedition, Scripps Oceanography, wildlife conservation
