ALERTCalifornia Launches to Provide Essential Tools to Understand and Adapt to Natural Disasters
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 3 May 2023
UC San Diego launched ALERTCalifornia, a 1,000+ camera and sensor network tracking wildfires and natural hazards. It provides real-time data, supports firefighting, and drives research on climate impacts, resiliency, and recovery.
Keywords: ALERTCalifornia, wildfire monitoring, UC San Diego, climate resilience, LiDAR, big data, natural disasters
Researchers Track Endangered Nassau Grouper Eggs with Underwater Microscope
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 9 May 2023
Scientists tracked Nassau grouper eggs in Little Cayman with underwater microscopes and drifters, showing larvae often return locally but sometimes reach nearby islands, highlighting the role of protections in species recovery.
Keywords: Nassau grouper, spawning, Little Cayman, conservation, larvae dispersal, Scripps Oceanography, REEF
What Are Those Blue Blobs Washing Up On SoCal Beaches?
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 19 May 2023
Velella velella, or “by-the-wind sailors,” are blue hydrozoans that drift with winds and currents, often washing ashore in spring. Though jelly-like with stinging cells, they are harmless to humans and play a role in ocean ecosystems.
Keywords: Velella velella, by-the-wind sailors, hydrozoans, Southern California, zooplankton, ocean currents, marine life
