Scientists Publish 37-Year Record of Ocean Acidification off Southern California
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 27 November 2023
UC San Diego scientists published 37 years of carbon data from CalCOFI station 90.90, showing steady ocean acidification off California. The rare long-term record, dubbed the “Keeling Curve of the ocean,” helps track climate impacts on marine ecosystems.
Keywords: ocean acidification, CalCOFI, Keeling Curve, carbon dioxide, Pacific Ocean, long-term monitoring, UC San Diego
Scripps Oceanography Celebrates Seaweed Diversity in California
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 28 November 2023
Scripps’ Seaweed Speakeasy, part of the CA Seaweed Festival, showcased seaweed science, art, food, and culture. The event highlighted seaweed’s role in sustainability, climate solutions, and culinary traditions.
Keywords: seaweed, sustainability, Scripps, California Seaweed Festival, marine conservation, ocean health, climate solutions
New Report Confirms Benefits of FIRO Strategy in Enhancing Water Management at Prado Dam
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 4 December 2023
A new report shows Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations at Prado Dam can boost groundwater recharge by 4,000–6,000 acre-feet yearly, improving water supply, flood control, and climate resilience through advanced atmospheric river forecasts.
Keywords: FIRO, Prado Dam, groundwater recharge, atmospheric rivers, water supply, flood control, climate resilience
