‘Marine Prosperity Areas’ Represent a New Hope in Conservation
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 6 February 2025
A new study proposes Marine Prosperity Areas (MPpAs), linking conservation and human well-being. With community investment and partnerships, they aim to meet global goals like “30x30” while ensuring both oceans and people thrive.
Keywords: Marine Prosperity Areas, ocean conservation, community investment, blue economy, Scripps Oceanography, 30x30, sustainability
Atmospheric Rivers Explain Atypical El Niño and La Niña Years
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 13 February 2025
A Scripps study finds atmospheric rivers often override El Niño/La Niña patterns, explaining most anomalous years like 2023’s wet La Niña. This makes ENSO less reliable for water planning as climate change amplifies atmospheric river impacts.
Keywords: atmospheric rivers, El Niño, La Niña, Scripps Oceanography, climate change, water management, precipitation
Report Shows Science-Informed Operations Increase NorCal Resilience to Floods
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 13 March 2025
A new report shows Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO) at Lake Oroville and New Bullards Bar can cut flood risk from atmospheric rivers while boosting water supply, aided by a planned ARC Spillway and advanced forecasting.
Keywords: FIRO, Lake Oroville, New Bullards Bar, atmospheric rivers, flood risk, water supply, climate resilience
