The Ocean as a Classroom
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 6 April 2023
UC San Diego’s Scripps ran a six-day R/V Sally Ride cruise, giving students hands-on training in oceanography. They studied productivity, plastics, microbes, and zooplankton while emphasizing inclusive, collaborative science.
Keywords: Scripps Oceanography, R/V Sally Ride, student research, ocean productivity, microplastics, zooplankton, inclusivity
New Look at Climate Data Shows Substantially Wetter Rain and Snow Days Ahead
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 10 April 2023
Scripps and Berkeley Lab scientists developed LOCA2, a high-resolution dataset showing extreme rain and snow will be far more frequent and intense in the U.S. by 2100, aiding planners in preparing for flooding and climate impacts.
Keywords: LOCA2, extreme precipitation, climate change, Scripps Oceanography, Berkeley Lab, flooding, National Climate Assessment
First Eight Island-Ocean Ecosystems Selected for Global Ridge-to-Reef Rewilding Campaign
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 11 April 2023
The Island-Ocean Connection Challenge launched to restore 40 ecosystems by 2030. First eight projects target invasive species removal and rewilding to boost biodiversity, oceans, and island communities.
Keywords: Island-Ocean Connection Challenge, invasive species, rewilding, biodiversity, climate resilience, ridge-to-reef
