First Little Blue Penguin Hatched at Birch Aquarium
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 1 February 2024
Birch Aquarium at Scripps hatches its first Little Blue Penguin chick on the U.S. West Coast. Hand-raised for survival, the chick marks a milestone in conservation and genetic diversity efforts amid climate challenges.
Keywords: Little Blue Penguin, Birch Aquarium, Scripps Oceanography, hatching, conservation, hand-raised, West Coast, climate change, genetic diversity, penguin care
Projected Changes in Extreme Precipitation Over Northern Mexico
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 8 February 2024
A study by Fairfield University and Scripps predicts Northern Mexico will see double the frequency of extreme precipitation by century’s end, increasing flood risk and threatening agriculture, infrastructure, and vulnerable communities.
Keywords: Northern Mexico, extreme precipitation, flooding, climate change, hydroclimate, agriculture, Scripps Oceanography
New Fish Species Discovered at Remote Islands Off Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 28 February 2024
Scripps scientists discovered a new tropical fish, Halichoeres sanchezi (tailspot wrasse), endemic to Mexico’s Revillagigedo Archipelago, highlighting the region’s unique biodiversity and reinforcing its marine protected area status.
Keywords: Revillagigedo Archipelago, Halichoeres sanchezi, tailspot wrasse, new species, endemic fish, Scripps Oceanography
