Antarctic Ice Shelves Rapidly Thinning
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 26 March 2015
A Scripps-led study found Antarctic ice shelves have thinned by up to 18% since 1994, with losses accelerating in the last decade. Though melting shelves don’t directly raise sea levels, they impact ice flow, increasing concern over future sea-level rise.
Keywords: Antarctica, ice shelves, climate change, sea-level rise, satellite data, West Antarctica, ice thinning
Another Historic Find
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 30 March 2015
Scripps researchers helped locate a WWII U.S. Navy dive-bomber missing for 70+ years near Palau. Using sonar and undersea vehicles, the team identified the wreck, aiding recovery efforts and honoring missing aviators.
Keywords: WWII aircraft, Scripps, Palau, dive-bomber, BentProp, undersea technology, MIA recovery
Research Highlight: A World without Humans
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 31 March 2015
A Scripps-led study of 39 Pacific islands shows human activity disrupts natural coral reef systems, severing key biological-physical links. The findings call for tailored conservation strategies based on local environmental conditions.
Keywords: coral reefs, human impact, biophysical decoupling, Scripps, reef conservation, Pacific islands, ecosystem health
