Greenland Ice Cores Hint at Sea-level Rise Future
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 6 February 2013
Ice core data show Greenland contributed less to past sea-level rise than feared, shifting concern to Antarctic ice loss. A past 3°C warming led to 6–9 meters of sea rise—highlighting grave risks of future global warming.
Keywords: Greenland, Antarctica, sea-level rise, ice cores, Eemian period, global warming
Vibrant Mix of Marine Life Found at Extreme Ocean Depths, Scripps Analysis Reveals
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 21 February 2013
The DEEPSEA CHALLENGE expedition revealed diverse deep-sea life, including possible new species, through James Cameron's historic dive. Findings show trench-specific ecosystems and highlight the need for deep-sea conservation.
Keywords: deep sea, DEEPSEA CHALLENGE, Mariana Trench, biodiversity, James Cameron, new species, deep-ocean ecosystems
Emperors of the Phantom Coas
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 8 March 2013
Scripps researcher Jerry Kooyman studies emperor penguins’ mysterious molting cycle in Antarctica, aiming to fill critical knowledge gaps using satellite trackers to better understand their survival and climate vulnerability.
Keywords: emperor penguins, molting, Antarctica, Jerry Kooyman, satellite tracking, sea ice
