Ocean Salinity Trends Show Human Fingerprint
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 7 November 2012
Ocean salinity changes since 1955 align with human-induced climate change, not natural variability, say Scripps researchers. Salinity trends confirm shifts in the water cycle and reinforce human impact on ocean temperature and circulation.
Keywords: ocean salinity, human impact, water cycle, Scripps, global warming, density
At Least One-Third of Marine Species Remain Undescribed
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 15 November 2012
A global marine species register reveals at least one-third of ocean species remain undiscovered. With 226,000 species described, experts estimate up to 1 million exist. The World Register of Marine Species aims to catalog them all.
Keywords: marine biodiversity, species discovery, WoRMS, ocean life, taxonomy, Scripps, marine insects
Scripps Scientists Explore the Mysteries and Challenges of the Deep Sea
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 4 December 2012
Scripps scientists explore deep-sea life via the Deepsea Challenge expedition and raise concerns about threats from climate change and human exploitation. Discoveries include rare microbes, biodiversity shifts, and deep-sea ecosystem vulnerabilities.
Keywords: deep sea, Scripps, biodiversity, James Cameron, Mariana Trench, ocean exploration
