UNESCO Recognizes International Team for Sustainable Underwater Archaeology Efforts
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 3 August 2023
UNESCO honored INAH and UC San Diego for digitally preserving Hoyo Negro, an underwater cave with Ice Age remains. Using photogrammetry and 3D scans, the team advances heritage protection and joins UNESCO’s global archaeology network.
Keywords: UNESCO, underwater archaeology, Hoyo Negro, digital preservation, INAH, UC San Diego, cultural heritage
Storied Research Platform is Retired
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 8 August 2023
After 60 years of groundbreaking research, Scripps’ iconic FLIP platform was retired in 2024. Famous for its vertical “flip,” FLIP advanced ocean science, inspired generations, and will be honored with a tribute boom at Scripps Pier.
Keywords: Scripps Oceanography, ocean acoustics, marine research, innovation, legacy, platform design
Improved Model of the Carbon Cycle Can Help Verify Reported Emissions
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 17 August 2023
Scripps scientists developed a new carbon cycle model that halves uncertainty in tracking land ecosystems’ CO₂ flux. The tool boosts accuracy for Paris Agreement emissions verification and reveals surprising stability in temperature sensitivitie
Keywords: carbon cycle, CO₂ emissions, Paris Agreement, Scripps Oceanography, climate change, terrestrial ecosystems, model accuracy
