Highest-Ever Seawater Temperature Recorded at Scripps Pier
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 2 August 2018
On Aug. 1, 2018, Scripps Pier recorded its highest sea-surface temperature of 25.9°C, breaking a 1931 record. Scientists link the warming to El Niño and climate change, which increase the likelihood of extreme heat events.
Keywords: Scripps Pier, sea-surface temperature, record hea, El Niño
Scripps Alumna and Sally Ride Science Instructor to Embark on Arctic Expedition
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 10 August 2018
Marine biologist Cynthia Matzke joins Arctic expedition Sedna to film, monitor acoustics, and engage Inuit girls in STEM and ocean conservation, aiming to bridge cultures and raise awareness of climate change.
Keywords: Cynthia Matzke, Arctic, Sedna, Inuit, STEM, ocean conservation
Coral's Delayed Reaction to Devastating Effects of an Oil Spill
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 30 September 2015
A 2012 Curaçao oil spill caused delayed harm to coral larvae, reducing survival and settlement long after exposure ended, revealing hidden long-term damage often missed in environmental impact assessments.
Keywords: Curaçao, coral reefs, oil spill, larvae settlement, latent effects, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, marine ecology
