New Look at Climate Data Shows Substantially Wetter Rain and Snow Days Ahead
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 10 April 2023
Scripps and Berkeley Lab scientists developed LOCA2, a high-resolution dataset showing extreme rain and snow will be far more frequent and intense in the U.S. by 2100, aiding planners in preparing for flooding and climate impacts.
Keywords: LOCA2, extreme precipitation, climate change, Scripps Oceanography, Berkeley Lab, flooding, National Climate Assessment
First Eight Island-Ocean Ecosystems Selected for Global Ridge-to-Reef Rewilding Campaign
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 11 April 2023
The Island-Ocean Connection Challenge launched to restore 40 ecosystems by 2030. First eight projects target invasive species removal and rewilding to boost biodiversity, oceans, and island communities.
Keywords: Island-Ocean Connection Challenge, invasive species, rewilding, biodiversity, climate resilience, ridge-to-reef
Elephant Seals Drift Off to Sleep While Diving Far Below the Ocean Surface
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 20 April 2023
Scientists recorded brain activity in wild elephant seals, revealing they sleep just 2 hours daily at sea in short dives, alternating slow-wave and REM sleep. Findings may guide conservation of critical “sleepscapes.”
Keywords: elephant seals, sleep, EEG, foraging, REM sleep, conservation, marine biology
