Dodging Hurricane Ida While Listening to a Changing Gulf
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 7 October 2021
A Gulf of Mexico research cruise recovered hydrophones for the LISTEN project, tracking marine mammals and soundscapes. The team narrowly avoided Hurricane Ida, which underscored climate risks and stronger storms.
Keywords: Gulf of Mexico, LISTEN project, hydrophones, marine mammals, Hurricane Ida, soundscapes
UC San Diego Works to Mitigate Possible Oil Impacts from Spill off Huntington Beach
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 15 October 2021
UC San Diego and Scripps safeguarded seawater systems and marine life after the 2021 Orange County oil spill, using filters, drones, and wave gliders while aiding cleanup with real-time ocean monitoring.
Keywords: oil spill, UC San Diego, Scripps, seawater intake, wave gliders, ocean monitoring
Seamount Named for Iconic Scripps Oceanographer Walter Munk
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 22 October 2021
Scripps Oceanography named a newly mapped seafloor mountain the Walter Munk Guyot, honoring the late oceanographer. Discovered in 2019, it lies southwest of Hawaii and highlights Munk’s legacy in ocean physics and exploration.
Keywords: Walter Munk, Scripps, seafloor mapping, guyot, oceanography, Hawaii
