A Statement from Scripps Institution of Oceanography Leadership
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 3 June 2020
Scripps Institution of Oceanography condemns racism, affirms Black Lives Matter, and pledges action to foster equity, support, and inclusion while providing resources and funding opportunities for Black students and marginalized communities.
Keywords: Scripps, Black Lives Matter, racism, equity, inclusion, UC San Diego, diversity
Blue Whales Are Arriving in Southern California Earlier and Earlier
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 19 June 2020
Scripps researchers found blue whales off Southern California now arrive a month earlier, guided by prior year’s ocean conditions. This shift boosts whale watching but heightens risks from ship strikes and human threats in busy waters.
Keywords: blue whales, migration, krill, climate change, Scripps, ship strikes, conservation
Air Pollution’s Connection to Infant Mortality
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 1 July 2020
UC San Diego & Stanford researchers found air pollution from Sahara dust raises infant mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Climate change may worsen impacts, but irrigation in dust-source regions could save 37,000 lives yearly at low cost.
Keywords: air pollution, infant mortality, sub-Saharan Africa, Bodélé Depression, UC San Diego, Stanford, dust, health impacts
