Research Highlight: The Sound of Hope
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 9 February 2015
Scripps researchers detected rare North Pacific Right Whale calls off the U.S. coast for the first time in decades, offering hope for this critically endangered species with fewer than 30 individuals in the eastern Bering Sea.
Keywords: North Pacific Right Whale, Scripps, endangered species, marine bioacoustics, HARPs, whale calls, Bering Sea
Research Highlight: The Most Studied Atmospheric River in History
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 10 February 2015
CalWater 2015, a major research effort, studied how atmospheric rivers and aerosols impact California's precipitation. Findings may help improve forecasts and water management in a changing climate.
Keywords: CalWater 2015, atmospheric rivers, aerosols, precipitation, Scripps, climate research, California water
New Species, the 'Ruby Seadragon,' Discovered by Scripps Researchers
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 17 February 2015
Scripps scientists discovered a new seadragon species, the Ruby Seadragon (Phyllopteryx dewysea), using DNA and CT scans. Its red color suggests deep-sea habitat. The find highlights the ocean’s hidden biodiversity and the value of museum collections.
Keywords: Ruby Seadragon, Phyllopteryx dewysea, Scripps Oceanography, deep-sea species, marine biodiversity, taxonomy, ocean conservation
