Scripps Oceanography Takes Lead of Southern Ocean Monitoring Program
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 11 October 2024
Scripps Oceanography now leads the SOCCOM project, deploying robotic floats to study the Southern Ocean’s role in carbon and heat storage. The program tracks climate impacts like warming, acidification, and ice loss to refine global climate models.
Keywords: Southern Ocean, SOCCOM, carbon cycle, ocean acidification, Argo floats, Scripps Oceanography
Study Finds Pattern in DDT Contamination Among Fish off Southern California
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 28 October 2024
Scripps-led research shows DDT dumped off Southern California persists in sediments and some fish but has declined over time. Contamination remains highest near dumpsites, guiding safer seafood advisories through new predictive tools.
Keywords: DDT, ocean pollution, Scripps Oceanography, Southern California, fish contamination, sediments, seafood safety
Unhoused People Are Highly Vulnerable to Wildfire Smoke
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 5 November 2024
A UC San Diego study finds unhoused people face far greater health risks from wildfire smoke than housed populations. Results highlight the need for clean air centers and targeted adaptation strategies to protect vulnerable communities.
Keywords: wildfire smoke, homelessness, health risks, Scripps Oceanography, UC San Diego, climate change, public health
