Scripps Video News Release: Researchers Release Details of Recently Discovered 'Del Mar Seep'
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 9 September 2015
Scripps researchers discovered the first methane seep off Del Mar, revealing diverse deep-sea habitats and species. The site’s microbes consume methane, offering clues to ecosystem roles and greenhouse gas reduction in warming oceans.
Keywords: methane seep, Del Mar Seep, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, deep-sea habitat
Oceanographers Find Clues behind Arctic's Fourth-Lowest Sea-Ice Minimum
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 16 September 2015
During the 2015 ArcticMix voyage, Scripps and UW scientists found unexpectedly strong ocean mixing in the Beaufort Sea, pushing warm water upward and accelerating ice melt, offering new insight into potential Arctic climate feedbacks.
Keywords: ArcticMix, Beaufort Sea, sea ice melt, ocean mixing, climate change, internal waves, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Improving accessibility and visualization of Puerto Rico coral reef data
Caribbean Ocean Observing System (CARICOOS)
Published: 26 February 2020
CARICOOS and partners are digitizing Puerto Rico's coral reef monitoring data using global standards to improve visualization and accessibility, aiming to support research, management, and decision-making through a GIS-based platform.
Keywords: CARICOOS, coral reefs, PRCRMP, biodiversity data, GIS, MBON, ocean monitoring
