Research Highlight: The Ocean as Air Filter
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 13 March 2014
UC San Diego researchers found that the ocean absorbs nitrogen oxide pollutants at night, removing about 15% from the atmosphere and reducing ozone formation potential—highlighting the ocean’s role as a natural air filter.
Keywords: nitrogen oxides, ocean sink, air pollution, ozone, night absorption, Scripps Pier, atmospheric chemistry
Device Could Expand Oceanographic Studies with Unmanned Sensors
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 4 March 2014
Scripps researchers developed a submersible mini-winch for Wave Gliders, enabling remote, long-term ocean CTD profiling. This innovation could transform ocean data collection in dangerous or hard-to-reach areas.
Keywords: mini-winch, Wave Glider, CTD profiling, ocean sensors, remote data, oceanography, unmanned vehicle
Research Highlight: Powered by Plankton
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 7 April 2014
UC San Diego and Scripps lead the U.S. in algae biofuel research, using diatoms and cyanobacteria to boost clean energy potential. Their breakthroughs in genetic engineering and fuel yields may help make algae biofuels cost-competitive within 5 years.
Keywords: algae biofuel, diatoms, genetic engineering, renewable energy, Scripps, cyanobacteria, DOE rankings
