Coastal Water Pollution Transfers to the Air in Sea Spray Aerosol and Reaches People on Land
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 2 March 2023
Scripps research shows coastal water pollution from the Tijuana River becomes airborne in sea spray aerosol, exposing people beyond the beach to bacteria and chemicals. The study highlights the need for improved coastal water cleanup and further health risk assessment.
Keywords: coastal pollution, sea spray aerosol, Tijuana River, bacteria, airborne pathogens, Scripps Oceanography, public health
After Devastating Wildlife Loss, Scripps Chemical Oceanographer Searches for Connection Between Water Resources and Wildlife
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 3 March 2023
Scripps’ Lihini Aluwihare led the CHABO expedition to Botswana’s Okavango Delta to investigate the 2020 mass elephant die-off, collecting water samples to study toxic cyanobacteria and assess climate and water-resource impacts on wildlife.
Keywords: Okavango Delta, elephant die-off, cyanobacteria, harmful algal blooms, CHABO expedition, Scripps Oceanography, wildlife conservation
Investigating Rapid Ocean Dynamics in the North Atlantic
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 7 March 2023
In fall 2022, Scripps’ MOD lab studied North Atlantic surface-layer dynamics, deploying drifters, moorings, and acoustic sensors near Lofoten Basin and Jan Mayen, collecting high-resolution data on currents, temperature, and waves despite harsh conditions.
Keywords: NORSE, MOD lab, North Atlantic, drifters, T-PADS, Jan Mayen, ocean dynamics
