New Hydrothermal Field Discovered in East Pacific Ocean
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 18 July 2022
Scientists discovered the YBW-Sentry hydrothermal field on the East Pacific Rise at 2,550 m depth, revealing vents larger and hotter than previously known. High-res AUV mapping and instrumented vents track seafloor changes and support deep-sea ecosystem studies.
Keywords: hydrothermal vents, East Pacific Rise, deep-sea, AUV mapping, seafloor geology, oceanography
Naval Architect Selected for UC San Diego’s New California Coastal Hybrid-Hydrogen Research Vessel
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 2 August 2022
UC San Diego’s Scripps Oceanography selected Glosten to design a 125-foot hydrogen-hybrid coastal research vessel. The zero-emission ship will carry students, support California-focused ocean research, and advance carbon-neutral maritime innovation.
Keywords: Scripps Oceanography, hydrogen-hybrid vessel, coastal research, California, zero-emission, marine engineering
New High-Resolution Study on California Coastal Cliff Erosion Released
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 4 August 2022
A statewide study using LiDAR found California’s cliffs erode faster in the north, with hotspots in central and southern coasts. Data aids hazard planning for at-risk infrastructure and communities.
Keywords: cliff erosion, California coast, LiDAR, hotspots, infrastructure risk, coastal planning
