Antarctica’s Floating Boundary Moves up to Nine Miles with the Tide
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 26 September 2023
A new study using NASA’s ICESat-2 shows the Ronne Ice Shelf grounding line shifts up to 15 km with tides, revealing rapid short-term ice dynamics that impact melting, modeling, and sea-level rise predictions.
Keywords: Antarctica, Ronne Ice Shelf, grounding line, ICESat-2, tides, sea-level rise, ice sheet dynamics
Star studded team successfully spawns three Sunflower Sea Stars at Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 19 October 2023
Birch Aquarium successfully spawned Sunflower Sea Stars, aiding recovery of this critically endangered species. Partnerships, cryopreservation, and breeding efforts aim to restore populations vital to kelp forest health.
Keywords: Sunflower Sea Star, Birch Aquarium, conservation, spawning, cryopreservation, kelp forests, endangered species
Meltwater Flowing Beneath Antarctic Glaciers May Be Accelerating Their Retreat
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 27 October 2023
A UC San Diego study shows subglacial meltwater accelerates Antarctic glacier retreat, potentially worsening sea-level rise beyond IPCC projections. Under high emissions, glaciers may collapse faster, stressing urgency of cutting greenhouse gases.
Keywords: Antarctic glaciers, UC San Diego, subglacial discharge, sea-level rise, Denman Glacier, Scott Glacier, ice sheet instability
