Projected Changes in Extreme Precipitation Over Northern Mexico
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 8 February 2024
A study by Fairfield University and Scripps predicts Northern Mexico will see double the frequency of extreme precipitation by century’s end, increasing flood risk and threatening agriculture, infrastructure, and vulnerable communities.
Keywords: Northern Mexico, extreme precipitation, flooding, climate change, hydroclimate, agriculture, Scripps Oceanography
New Fish Species Discovered at Remote Islands Off Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 28 February 2024
Scripps scientists discovered a new tropical fish, Halichoeres sanchezi (tailspot wrasse), endemic to Mexico’s Revillagigedo Archipelago, highlighting the region’s unique biodiversity and reinforcing its marine protected area status.
Keywords: Revillagigedo Archipelago, Halichoeres sanchezi, tailspot wrasse, new species, endemic fish, Scripps Oceanography
A Deep Dive into Undergraduate Classes at Scripps
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 29 February 2024
Scripps Oceanography at UC San Diego offers diverse undergraduate courses—from Earth’s geology and climate science to marine biology and oceanographic research cruises—available to majors and non-majors alike, with hands-on labs and field experiences.
Keywords: Scripps Oceanography, UC San Diego, undergraduate courses, geosciences, marine biology, oceanic sciences
