Diving Sector Could Hold the Key to Advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 30 October 2023
A Scripps review highlights the diving industry’s untapped role in marine conservation and the blue economy, urging organization, inclusivity, investment, and technology to advance UN SDG 14 and empower local communities.
Keywords: diving sector, marine conservation, blue economy, SDG 14, inclusivity, ecotourism, Scripps Oceanography
Atmospheric River Reconnaissance Flights Begin
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 16 November 2023
The AR Recon program uses aircraft, buoys, and balloons to study atmospheric rivers, improving forecasts vital for flood control and water management as California faces increasing climate-driven weather extremes.
Keywords: atmospheric rivers, AR Recon, climate change, weather forecasting, California, NOAA, water management
Oceanographers Explore Turbulence in the Depths of La Jolla Canyon
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 22 November 2023
Scripps’ MOD group studied turbulence in La Jolla Canyon using dye tracers and advanced instruments, uncovering complex underwater mixing that fuels marine life and informs climate models. Larger expeditions are planned for 2024.
Keywords: La Jolla Canyon, ocean turbulence, Scripps Oceanography, MOD group, dye tracer, marine ecosystem, climate models
