Impacts of 2020 Red Tide Event Highlighted in New Study
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 25 April 2024
The 2020 Southern California red tide caused mass die-offs of fish and invertebrates due to prolonged low-oxygen conditions. A 34-scientist team found estuaries and lagoons were hardest hit, offering new insight into red tide impacts.
Keywords: red tide, hypoxia, Lingulodinium polyedra, marine mortality, estuaries, Southern California, Scripps Oceanography
What Did the Ocean Sound Like Before Humans?
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 25 April 2024
A Scripps study modeled pre-industrial ocean sound in the Santa Barbara Channel, finding it is now up to 15 dB (30x) louder due to shipping. The research highlights noise pollution’s impact on whales and marine life communication.
Keywords: ocean noise, shipping, Santa Barbara Channel, whales, soundscape, noise pollution, Scripps Oceanography
Discovering the Mysteries of the Arctic
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 1 May 2024
Aboard the USCGC Healy, the NABOS 2023 Arctic expedition gathered vital climate and ocean data with advanced instruments and moorings. Scripps’ STARC team supported digital infrastructure, enabling real-time science in extreme conditions.
Keywords: Arctic expedition, USCGC Healy, NABOS 2023, STARC, climate change, ocean data, Scripps Oceanography
