Scientifically, This Was Still a Monster El Niño Year
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 5 May 2016
The 2015–16 El Niño brought less rain to Southern California than predicted but delivered record ocean observations, major coastal erosion, species shifts, and rich climate data that will guide future forecasts, resilience planning, and sea-level rise studies.
Keywords: Scripps Oceanography, El Niño 2015-16, climate data, coastal erosion, Argo program
Aided by Scripps Oceanography, Pacific Island Country Launches Plan to Protect Marine Life
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 12 May 2016
Palau launched a Monitoring, Control and Surveillance Plan to protect its vast marine sanctuary. Scripps scientists helped design the network, using advanced tech to combat illegal fishing, boost climate resilience, and enhance ocean monitoring.
Keywords: Oceanography, ocean monitoring, climate resilience, sea-level rise, ocean acidification
Southern Lights
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 19 May 2016
The Aurora Australis glows over Antarctica as AWARE scientists use lidar and other instruments to study energy balance, clouds, precipitation, and aerosols, advancing climate research in extreme polar conditions.
Keywords: Aurora Australis, Antarctica, AWARE, lidar, atmospheric research, climate science, Scripps Oceanography
