From the Field: Explore the California Current with Scripps Researchers
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 7 August 2014
Scripps scientists aboard R/V Melville are studying ocean fronts in the California Current to understand their impact on plankton, fish, and carbon cycling, as part of a long-term NSF-supported ecological research project.
Keywords: California Current, Scripps, ocean fronts, plankton, carbon export, R/V Melville, ecological research
Adapting to a Changing Ocean: Preparing for Sea-Level Rise
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 26 August 2014
Scripps climate expert Dan Cayan explains how sea-level rise and extreme weather, worsened by El Niño, pose increasing threats to California. Improved forecasting, data, and modeling are key to helping decision-makers plan for these dynamic events.
Keywords: sea-level rise, El Niño, California, extreme weather, forecasting, Dan Cayan
Mystery Solved: "Sailing Stones" of Death Valley Seen in Action for the First Time
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 27 August 2014
Scientists from Scripps solved the mystery of Death Valley’s moving rocks, showing that thin ice sheets driven by light winds can push stones across the playa, leaving trails—captured for the first time via GPS and direct observation.
Keywords: Racetrack Playa, sliding rocks, Death Valley, Scripps, ice sheets, GPS tracking, natural mystery
