Technological Feats Highlight Scripps Oceanography Monsoon Research
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 29 October 2019
Scripps scientists join Indo-U.S. mission MISO-BoB to study Bay of Bengal’s role in South Asian monsoon patterns using advanced oceanographic tools, aiming to improve forecasts critical to agriculture and disaster planning.
Keywords: MISO-BoB, Bay of Bengal, monsoon, oceanography, Scripps, India, climate research
The Race to Stay Ahead of Wildfires
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 7 November 2019
UC San Diego’s ALERTWildfire and WIFIRE projects use cameras, drones, sensors, and predictive modeling to detect fires early, guide evacuations, and study health, climate, and policy impacts of California’s worsening wildfire seasons.
Keywords: UC San Diego, ALERTWildfire, WIFIRE, drones, wildfire detection, predictive modeling, public health
Scientists Discover Why Iconic Bioluminescent Plankton Don't Shine Off the West Coast
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 12 November 2019
Researchers found West Coast Noctiluca scintillans lack both luciferin and functional luciferase, explaining their absence of bioluminescence. Mutations, predator types, and growth trade-offs may drive this trait, bound to the California Current.
Keywords: Noctiluca scintillans, bioluminescence, luciferin, luciferase, California Current, mutations, plankton
