Coral-Inspired Biomaterials Could Lead to Highly Efficient Biofuel Production
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 8 April 2020
Scripps, UC San Diego, and Cambridge scientists 3D printed coral-inspired structures that grow algae up to 100× denser than liquid cultures. The technology could boost biofuel production and aid coral reef restoration.
Keywords: 3D printing, coral, algae, biofuels, bioreactors, photosynthesis, reef restoration
Scientific Resilience During a Pandemic
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 9 April 2020
A South Atlantic research cruise was canceled due to COVID-19, but scientists deployed six SOCCOM floats, gathering vital ocean data. The mission also connected students to science through the adopt-a-float program, inspiring amid global turmoil.
Keywords: SOCCOM, ocean floats, climate change, carbon cycle, COVID-19, Southern Ocean, education
El Niño Impacts on Southern California Estuaries Reveal Potential for More Frequent Closures
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 14 April 2020
A Scripps-led study found that Southern California’s intermittently closed estuaries are more vulnerable to El Niño-driven waves and sea-level rise than perennially open estuaries, highlighting the need for tailored management strategies.
Keywords: Southern California estuaries, El Niño, climate change, sea-level rise, intermittently closed estuaries, perennially open estuaries
