New Report Confirms Benefits of FIRO Strategy in Enhancing Water Management at Prado Dam
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 4 December 2023
A new report shows Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations at Prado Dam can boost groundwater recharge by 4,000–6,000 acre-feet yearly, improving water supply, flood control, and climate resilience through advanced atmospheric river forecasts.
Keywords: FIRO, Prado Dam, groundwater recharge, atmospheric rivers, water supply, flood control, climate resilience
Study Proposes New Explanation for California Anchovy Booms and Busts
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 5 December 2023
Scripps and NOAA scientists found that shorter food chains supporting anchovy larvae precede population booms, while longer ones precede busts. The discovery could help predict anchovy cycles and guide fishery management.
Keywords: anchovy, food chain, larvae, CalCOFI, population cycles, fisheries, marine ecosystem
Three Decades of Data In Bangladesh Show Elevated Risk of Infant Mortality In Flood-Prone Areas
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 5 December 2023
A 30-year study found 152,753 excess infant deaths in Bangladesh linked to living in flood-prone areas, with higher risk during rainy months. Results highlight long-term health impacts of recurring climate hazards.
Keywords: Bangladesh, infant mortality, floods, climate change, public health, long-term impacts, extreme weather
