Second Seafloor Survey of Dumpsite off Coast of Southern California Completed
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 5 January 2024
Scripps scientists mapped 350 km² of seafloor in San Pedro Basin, finding WWII-era munitions, barrels of DDT waste, old vessels, and whale falls. Research aims to assess pollution impacts, seafood safety, and potential bioremediation.
Keywords: San Pedro Basin, DDT dumping, munitions, seafloor survey, Scripps Oceanography, whale falls, bioremediation
New Paper Pinpoints Key Role of NASA Satellites in Monitoring Earth's Vital Signs
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 30 January 2024
A 20-year satellite laser altimetry review highlights Earth's changing ice, sea levels, forests, and water, showing the power of ICESat, ICESat-2, and GEDI to monitor climate impacts and guide future Earth observation missions.
Keywords: satellite altimetry, ICESat, ICESat-2, GEDI, Scripps Oceanography, climate change, ice sheets, sea level, forests, Earth observation
First Little Blue Penguin Hatched at Birch Aquarium
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 1 February 2024
Birch Aquarium at Scripps hatches its first Little Blue Penguin chick on the U.S. West Coast. Hand-raised for survival, the chick marks a milestone in conservation and genetic diversity efforts amid climate challenges.
Keywords: Little Blue Penguin, Birch Aquarium, Scripps Oceanography, hatching, conservation, hand-raised, West Coast, climate change, genetic diversity, penguin care
