How Rocks Move Scripps Oceanography 2014-08-27 | Scripps Oceanography paleooceanographer Richard Norris describes the phenomenon of sliding rocks in Death Valley. #Paleoceanography #Oceanography #DeathValley Read the full news story here: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/news/mystery-solved-sailing-stones-death-valley-seen-action-first-timeSee the PLOS One study at http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0105948Subscribe to Scripps Oceanography here: http://bit.ly/2PVlvmp Subscribe to Scripps' explorations now newsletter here: http://bit.ly/2ZAGhLxCheck out Scripps Oceanography for more: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/Follow Scripps Oceanography on social here:Facebook: facebook.com/scrippsoceanTwitter: twitter.com/Scripps_OceanInstagram: instagram.com/scripps_ocean
A Scientists Life in 99 Seconds: Wenyuan Fan Scripps Oceanography 2023-06-08 | Wenyuan Fan is a seismologist at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. His research considers what it takes to be able to forecast earthquake events. Read more on Wenyuan Fan: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/news/scientists-life-wenyuan-fanWenyuan Fan's research profile and publications: https://wenyuanfan.scrippsprofiles.ucsd.edu/#Seismology #Scientist #EarthScience #UCSanDiego #ScrippsOceanography #Geophysicist
Broken Record: Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Levels Jump Again Scripps Oceanography 2023-06-06 | 📈 This week, scientists from Scripps Oceanography and NOAA reported a new high for carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. 📈Measured at NOAA’s Mauna Loa observatory in Hawaii, the 2023 peak monthly average of carbon dioxide clocks in at 423.78 parts per million—a level more than 50 percent greater than pre-industrial levels.“Sadly we’re setting a new record,” said Scripps Oceanography geoscientist Ralph Keeling, who oversees the iconic Keeling Curve record established by his father 65 years ago. “What we’d like to see is the curve plateauing and even falling because carbon dioxide as high as 420 or 425 parts per million is not good. It shows as much as we’ve done to mitigate and reduce emissions, we still have a long way to go.”
Animation of magnitude 7.1 Ridgecrest earthquake, July 5, 2019 Scripps Oceanography 2023-05-24 | A Scripps Oceanography seismologist and colleagues have used a supercomputer to reveal the complex dynamics of the 2019 Ridgecrest earthquakes — the biggest earthquakes to hit California in more than 20 years. This seismic event included a magnitude 6.4 foreshock event in Searles Valley on July 4, 2019, and a magnitude 7.1 mainshock event in Ridgecrest on July 5, about 34 hours later.This animation of the M7.1 Ridgecrest earthquake shows the rupture "unzipping" several faults of the Eastern California Shear Zone and the seismic waves that are shaking Earth's surface. The earthquake tunnels through the intersection with those faults that ruptured earlier, during the M6.4 Searles Valley foreshock. Warmer colors correspond to higher wave speeds and fault displacements, up to 5 meters (16.4 feet). Black letters are the codes of seismic stations recording the event, serving as a reference for researchers to compare and validate their computer simulations. The text in blue (upper right) shows the mainshock rupture time 't' in seconds. (Animation by Taufiq Taufiqurrahman and Alice Gabriel)Learn more: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/news/segment-jumping-ridgecrest-earthquakes-explored-new-study
SXSW Panel: What If Someone Tries to Re-Engineer the Climate? Scripps Oceanography 2023-05-08 | There are various potential ways to “geoengineer” the Earth to counteract global warming. Brightening clouds, putting a haze into the stratosphere, bringing cooler water up from the ocean depths: all are being studied. There is little doubt that at least one of these methods could, if used in concert with significant emission cuts, end the warming and bring temperatures back down sooner than emission cuts can on their own. But if a nation starts geoengineering, how should others react? Would they continue to cut emissions in the face of an alternative? What if geoengineering helped in some places but made things worse in others? Worries about justice, democracy and safety mean some want research into the area stopped. In an ever-hotter world would everyone comply with such a ban? This panel from SXSW 2023 discuss the various geoengineering methods under consideration and what the impacts and implications could be. Featuring:Kate Ricke, Scripps Institution of Oceanography and School of Global Policy and Strategy at UC San DiegoPeter Frumhoff, Senior Science Policy Advisor at the Woodwell Climate Research Center and Harvard University ProfessorOliver Morton, Briefings Editor at The EconomistShuchi Talati, Founder & Executive Director, The Alliance for Just Deliberation on Solar Geoengineering0:00 Panel recording starts0:09 Oliver Morton gives an introduction 11:00 Kate Ricke defines geoengineering and gives overview of geoengineering methods 19:35 Kate Ricke on how climate system models predict potential geoengineering impacts25:16 Peter Frumhoff on how solar geoengineering is the worst way to address the climate problem, that we need to take seriously 30:18 Shuchi Talati on what justice means at the intersection of solar geoengineering 32:56 How would a world that took geoengineering seriously look different?48:05 Audience questions #SXSW #Geoengineering #ClimateChange #SXSW2023 #SolarGeoengineering #ClimateEngineering
SXSW Panel: Looking to Our Ocean for Climate Solutions Scripps Oceanography 2023-05-08 | As greenhouse gasses warm our planet, our ocean plays a significant role in regulating heat and absorbing carbon dioxide - absorbing a third of the carbon and more than 90% of the extra heat we add to our atmosphere. There are consequences to this, as scientists track warming temperatures, depleting oxygen zones, a more acidic ocean, and rising sea levels. The ocean can also be a potential solution if we can leverage the ocean’s existing ability to remove carbon dioxide. In this panel from SXSW 2023, leading ocean experts will discuss the ocean’s role in climate, the potential for ocean-based carbon dioxide removal, and a code of conduct for CO2 removal that could maximize collective societal and environmental benefit for our ocean planet. Featured panelists:Margaret Leinen, Director of Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San DiegoKen Buesseler, Senior Scientist at Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionSusan Lozier, Dean of the College of Sciences and Professor in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Institute of TechnologyAshley Strickland, Space and Science Writer for CNN0:00 Panel Starts0:48 Ashley Strickland introduces the SXSW Panel 1:52 Ken Buesseler on the ocean's ability to sequester carbon7:40 Overview on marine-based carbon dioxide removal strategies under consideration9:29 Exploring Ocean Iron Solutions group dedicated to assessments of ocean iron fertilization (more at oceaniron.org)10:01 Susan Lozier discusses ocean currents and global ocean conveyor belt12:40 Role of oceans in absorbing anthropogenic carbon dioxide and concern of potential changes 17:26 American Geophysical Union (AGU) picking up development of an ethical framework for carbon dioxide removal18:28 Margaret Leinen shares IPCC recommendation to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere 20:20 Ethical concerns from recombinant DNA addressed at the Asilomar Conference in 197523:35 International conference at Asilomar in 2010 developed principles for research in climate geoengineering 24:10 Recommendations on principles for research in climate geoengineering27:00 What would make people follow a code of conduct for ocean-based CDR?29:14 What advances in technology and exploration can make these CDR strategies possible?32:08 Ashely Strickland asks about conservation for the ocean, what the ocean needs from us34:36 What are panelists hopes for the future looking at these potential CDR solutions?38:03 Strickland asks the panelists about their experience as oceanographers and what moments stand out to them from their unique experiences42:25 Audience questions begin #SXSW #CarbonDioxdeRemoval #ClimateSolutions #OceanTalks
Surfing Bioluminescent Waves at Scripps Pier Scripps Oceanography 2023-05-05 | In October 2022, a Red Tide at Scripps Pier provided some gnarly bioluminescent waves. UC San Diego photographer Erik Jepsen captured some clips of surfers enjoying the natural phenomenon. But what causes this natural light show? 🏄🌊🔷 Dinoflagellates use bioluminescence as a predator avoidance behavior. When these tiny, single-celled phytoplankton are agitated by waves or potential predators, they emit the neon blue glow at night.🔴 On sunny days, the organisms swim toward the surface where they concentrate, resulting in the intensified coloration of the water—and the reason for the term “red tide.”🔬 Red tides of Lingulodinium polyedra—a dinoflagellate species well known for its bioluminescent displays—have been monitored by Scripps scientists since the early 1900s by taking water samples.🌎 Red tide events are on the rise across the globe. More research is needed to understand the factors that lead to red tides.
A Scientists Life in 99 Seconds: Geophysicist Adrian Borsa Scripps Oceanography 2023-05-04 | What does a geophysicist do? Adrian Borsa is a geophysicist and professor at the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. His research is at the boundary of geophysics and hydrology, and measures the subtle deformation of Earth's surface to investigate how water moves through the earth's system. He uses scientific-grade GPS to track incredibly subtle motions of Earth's surface to tell how much water is in the environment around us and how that is changing over time. Read more on Adrian Borsa: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/news/scientists-life-adrian-borsa#Geophysics #Hydrology #Scientist #EarthScience #UCSanDiego #ScrippsOceanography #Geophysicist
Take a Stroll Along the Coastal Meander Trail Scripps Oceanography 2023-05-03 | Looking to become one with nature along a beachside San Diego trail? Located on the Scripps Oceanography campus, the Scripps Coastal Meander Trail is a small piece of the network of trails that make up the 1,200-mile California Coastal Trail. Take a stroll along this scenic trail for ocean views and the opportunity to spot whales, dolphins, sea lions, birds and more!Start the trail at the top of the Biological Grade and follow the blue CA Coastal trail signs shown in this clip along your journey. A few highlights of the trail include:🌊 Stunning views of the Pacific Ocean with multiple beach access points.🌊 The @ucsandiego School of Medicine Body Donation Program Memorial Site, dedicated to those who donated their bodies to medical research.🌊 A coral reef-inspired succulent garden showcasing coral reef ecology.🌊 Benches where you can sit back and take in the views.
startBlue Demo Day Cohort2 Scripps Oceanography 2023-04-28 | Join us for the StartBlue Demo Day. Hear from the teams completing startBlue Cohort 2 and learn about their progress throughout the program and plans for the year ahead. StartBlue is an accelerator from Scripps Institution of Oceanography & Rady School of Management that supports the formation of advanced science and engineering startups tackling ocean-focused challenges and solutions integrated into science, industry, investment, and government networks.https://startblue.ucsd.edu/
Study Reveals Sleeping Habits of Elephant Seals at Sea Scripps Oceanography 2023-04-20 | For the first time, scientists have recorded brain activity in a free-ranging, wild marine mammal, revealing the sleep habits of elephant seals during the months they spend at sea. The new findings, published April 20 in the journal Science, show that while elephant seals may spend 10 hours a day sleeping on the beach during the breeding season, they average just 2 hours of sleep per day when they are at sea on months-long foraging trips. They sleep for about 10 minutes at a time during deep, 30-minute dives, often spiraling downward while fast asleep, and sometimes lying motionless on the seafloor. The research was led by Scripps Institution of Oceanography postdoctoral fellow Jessica Kendall-Bar when she was a graduate student at UC Santa Cruz. Study co-authors include a team of researchers affiliated with UC Santa Cruz and several other research organizations.Learn more in this news story: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/news/elephant-seals-drift-sleep-while-diving-far-below-ocean-surfaceScience paper: science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adf0566Video by Jessica Kendall-Bar. Music by Connor Vance. NMFS 23188.#ElephantSeal #MarineMammals #MarineBiology
A Scientists Life in 99 Seconds: Climate Scientist Julie Kalansky Scripps Oceanography 2023-04-06 | Julie Kalansky is a climate scientist at Scripps Oceanography's Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E) who studies the sometimes beneficial, sometimes hazardous atmospheric rivers that bring California most of its rain.#ClimateScientist #AtmosphericRivers #ScrippsOceanography #Scientist #UCSanDiego #AtmosphericRiver
New Study Examines Oxygen Loss on Coral Reefs Scripps Oceanography 2023-03-16 | A new study is providing an unprecedented examination of oxygen loss on coral reefs around the globe under ocean warming. Led by researchers at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and a large team of national and international colleagues, the study captures the current state of hypoxia—or low oxygen levels—at 32 different sites, and reveals that hypoxia is already pervasive on many reefs.This is the first paper to document oxygen conditions on coral reef ecosystems at this scale. The findings were published March 16, 2023 in the journal Nature Climate Change.“This study is unique because our lab worked with a number of collaborators to compile this global oxygen dataset especially focused on coral reefs—no one has really done that on a global scale before with this number of datasets,” said lead author Ariel Pezner, a recent graduate of Scripps Oceanography and current postdoc at the Smithsonian Marine Station in Florida. “We were surprised to find that a lot of coral reefs are already experiencing what we would define as hypoxia today under current conditions.”Learn more: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/news/new-study-provides-first-comprehensive-look-oxygen-loss-coral-reefsStudy link: rdcu.be/c7MWkThis research was funded mainly by the National Science Foundation. The paper involved a total of 22 authors representing 14 different research organizations and universities including UC San Diego; University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez; NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center; National Taiwan Ocean University; Georgia Southern University; University of Montana; Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute; National Sun Yat-sen University; Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology; Sea Education Association; Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute; National Taiwan University; and the U.S. Geological Survey.#CoralReef #OceanScience #Biogeochemistry #ClimateChange
The effects of onshore vs offshore winds on wave shape Scripps Oceanography 2023-02-27 | Two views of waves generated at the the Kelly Slater Wave Company (KSWC) Surf Ranch in Lemoore, Calif. to understand effects of onshore and offshore winds.The wave on the left hand side is generated in the presence of onshore winds and the right hand side in the presence of offshore winds. A team led by Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego found that offshore and onshore wind change the distribution of pressure on the surface of the wave, changing its shape as it breaks. Thus offshore wind (blowing from land to sea) tends to encourage development of the tubular barrel waves favored by advanced surfers. Onshore winds, those blowing from the ocean onto land, instead tend to contribute to “spilling” breaking waves in which whitewater cascades down the faces of waves resulting in lower levels of turbulence generation. Read the full story at https://scripps.ucsd.edu/news/scientists-and-surf-organizations-confirm-what-surfers-already-know#surfing #waves #kellyslater #kellyslatersurfranch #usc #usace #uncw
Scripps Technical Forum - Wide Area Color Image Mapping Systems with Voyis Scripps Oceanography 2023-02-04 | When looking to collect quality data in underwater environments, we often encounter the dilemma of using equipment that will provide wide area coverage, or sensors that output detailed quantifiable results. Voyis has developed stills imaging solutions that enable subsea dynamic platforms to collect high-resolution, true-color datasets, without compromising the large-scale mapping capabilities of the vehicle. The utilization of optical sensors allows for the retrieval of high-resolution data sets which can be used for the modelling of subsea environments or interpretation by machine learning algorithms for the clustering and classification of distinct features within a habitat. By showcasing technical competencies and practical results, this talk highlights the operational advantages of employing dynamic platforms equipped with stills imaging packages as tools for collecting critical data to provide users with extensive information about the environment and ecosystem.Presenter: Brenden St. John.
Why are scientists dyeing the ocean pink? Scripps Oceanography 2023-02-02 | Why is the ocean — and this team of researchers — looking pretty in pink? For science! Scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography have launched the PiNC (Plumes in Nearshore Conditions) experiment to study the coastal zone where a river meets the ocean. Using a non-toxic, environmentally safe pink dye and a suite of instruments, researchers released the dye in the mouth of the Los Peñasquitos Lagoon at Torrey Pines State Beach near San Diego, California in the winter of 2023. Rivers and estuaries play an important role in delivering freshwater and materials such as sediments and contaminants to the coastal ocean, but little is known about how these plumes of more buoyant, fresher water interact with the denser, saltier and often colder nearshore ocean environment, particularly as the plumes encounter breaking waves. This experiment enables scientists to track the processes that take place when small-scale plumes of freshwater meet the surfzone. Read the full news story: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/news/pink-dye-experiment-reveal-mysteries-coastal-ocean-dynamicsThe experiment was led by Associate Professor Sarah Giddings and Postdoctoral Scholar Alex Simpson, with funding from the National Science Foundation (grant 1924005). Complementary data at the same site is funded by the California Department of Parks and Recreation Natural Resources Division, Oceanography Program. #PinkOcean #ScienceExperiment #Oceanography #UCSanDiego #ScrippsOceanography #Scientist #Pink #TorreyPines #SanDiego #Oceanographer
Scripps Technical Forum - New Remote Operations Technologies with SubC Imaging Scripps Oceanography 2023-01-19 | Marine surveys and inspections are undergoing a radical change. More and more remote operations and unmanned systems are being used to observe the ocean, collect data, and carry out crucial activities, often at a lower cost, increased safety, and reduced environmental impact. Join SubC Imaging Founder & Camera System Manager, Chad Collett, and VP of Software, Adam Rowe as they discuss and take your questions about the essential technologies being developed to support this shift for ocean sciences, offshore energy, and other maritime industries.
2022 StartBlue Fall Showcase Scripps Oceanography 2022-12-08 | Scripps Oceanography and Rady School of Management host the startBlue Fall 2022 Showcase. Hear from the startBlue Cohort 2 teams on their progress over the last 3 months developing their business plans, assessing market opportunity, and understanding customer needs. This virtual showcase is designed to raise the visibility of these innovative entrepreneurs with investors, strategic partners, and potential customers.
Scripps Technical Forum - Improving Oceanographic Data Processing Using Python with RBR Scripps Oceanography 2022-12-05 | Due to growing demand from the oceanographic research community, RBR has released pyRSKtools, an official, open-source data processing toolbox for Python. This technical session will provide a brief overview of the toolbox and an opportunity to discuss coding and data processing issues with an expert from RBR. More about the Scripps Technical Forum: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/stf
Info Session: COAP Physical Oceanography Breakout Session 2022 Scripps Oceanography 2022-11-20 | The SIO Department hosted online info sessions for our PhD and MS degree programs prior to the December 7, 2022 application deadline. These info sessions were organized and led by faculty from the participating programs and curricular groups. In addition to providing an overview on the program and relevant curricular groups, these info sessions also provide insight into the application review processThe primary audience are applicants applying for admission to fall 2023. However, these sessions are open to anyone.
Info Session: Climate, Oceans and Atmosphere Program (COAP) 2022 Scripps Oceanography 2022-11-20 | The SIO Department hosted online info sessions for our PhD and MS degree programs prior to the December 7, 2022 application deadline. These info sessions were organized and led by faculty from the participating programs and curricular groups. In addition to providing an overview on the program and relevant curricular groups, these info sessions also provide insight into the application review processThe primary audience are applicants applying for admission to fall 2023. However, these sessions are open to anyone.
Info Session: Ocean Biosciences Program 2022 Scripps Oceanography 2022-11-20 | The SIO Department hosted online info sessions for our PhD and MS degree programs prior to the December 7, 2022 application deadline. These info sessions were organized and led by faculty from the participating programs and curricular groups. In addition to providing an overview on the program and relevant curricular groups, these info sessions also provide insight into the application review processThe primary audience are applicants applying for admission to fall 2023. However, these sessions are open to anyone.Marine Biology presentation slides: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/system/files/2022-11/2022_MB_Admissions_Info_Session.18Nov22.pdf
Hybrid & Hydrogen Research Vessels with Scripps Oceanography & Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Scripps Oceanography 2022-11-17 | The U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to increase mutual opportunities in ocean science, technology, and the sustainable development of marine resources.The first in a series of lunch and learn webinars featured speakers Bruce Applegate (Scripps Oceanography) and John Vavrinec (PNNL) presenting on two novel research vessels that use sustainable propulsion systems. Scripps has commissioned a hydrogen-hybrid vessel and PNNL will soon add the first plug-in electric-diesel hybrid vessel to its research fleet.pnnl.gov
Info Session: Geosciences and Geochemistry Programs 2022 Scripps Oceanography 2022-11-15 | Professors Emily Chin, Julia Diaz, and Amina Schartup talk to potential students about the Geosciences and Geochemistry PhD and MS degree programs at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. These info sessions were organized and led by faculty from the participating programs and curricular groups. In addition to providing an overview on the program and relevant curricular groups, these info sessions also provide insight into the application review process.
Deep Dive: Climate Modeling with Nick Lutsko Scripps Oceanography 2022-11-02 | Deep Dive takes a deep look at the latest research from scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. In this episode, Scripps Director Margaret Leinen speaks with climate scientist Dr. Nicholas Lutsko. (https://nlutsko.scrippsprofiles.ucsd.edu/)Nick Lutsko is an assistant professor of oceans and climate whose primary focus is on understanding the basic physics of the climate system including climate sensitivity, temperature variability, heat stress, monsoons, and solar geoengineering. With the United Nations Climate Conference #COP27 coming up, the conversation discusses climate models and how they are used and developed. #ClimateModels #ClimateChange #COP27 #ClimateScientist #ClimateScience #Geoengineering #ClimateModeling #ScrippsOceanography #ucsandiego 1:58 Climate modeling and how it's developed.6:15 What is climate sensitivity?8:55 Low clouds as a source of uncertainty.19:18 Heat in cities and extreme heat events.24:25 Big issues in climate in 15 years?
Dolphin pod greets Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego research team Scripps Oceanography 2022-09-08 | As members of the Coral Reef Ecology lab at Scripps Oceanography retrieved a sensor from near Kahekili Beach Park in Maui, Hawaii, a pod of spinner dolphins swam by. Dozens upon dozens of curious cetaceans streamed by like the flow of cars on a busy street during rush hour, turning a routine sensor retrieval into a once-in-a-lifetime dive.Members of the lab headed by ecologist Jennifer Smith have been visiting Maui for more than a decade to monitor coral reefs along the island's western coast. We return to the same sites year after year and take thousands of pictures of each reef. Read more about this ongoing program here: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/news/another-year-another-maui-tripand herehttps://coralreefecology.ucsd.edu/
The Ocean Simulator Making Waves in Climate Science Scripps Oceanography 2022-09-08 | A massive new simulator brings 36,000 gallons of seawater into the laboratory to create the world’s most sophisticated replica ocean. The Scripps Ocean-Atmosphere Research Simulator (SOARS) at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography gives scientists the ability to replicate what takes place in the ocean while controlling conditions. SOARS can mimic polar to tropical conditions, create near-hurricane force winds, and enable study of microscopic ocean life. With SOARS, scientists can observe present-day conditions and determine how our ocean and atmosphere will respond to a changing climate. This $4 million ocean simulator was funded by the National Science Foundation and UC San Diego, and constructed by AeroLab. This video features interviews with Scripps Institution of Oceanography’s Grant Deane, Kimberly Prather, and Dale Stokes. More on this new simulator can be found at https://scripps.ucsd.edu/news/soars-readies-flight. #OceanScience #AtmosphericScience #Innovation #Technology #ScrippsOceanography #Aerosols #OceanSimulator #NSFFunded #NSFStories #UCSanDiego 0:10 Grant Deane introduces SOARS0:51 Kim Prather explains what makes SOARS different1:20 SOARS system animation2:45 SOARS' four operation modes: Wind-Wave, Aerosol, Ecology, Polar3:10 Dale Stokes on how SOARS can model the "ocean of the future"
A Conversation with Warren Washington | 2021 Nierenberg Prize for Science in the Public Interest Scripps Oceanography 2022-08-16 | Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego has awarded pioneering atmospheric scientist Warren Washington with the 2021 Nierenberg Prize for Science in the Public Interest. Washington is an internationally renowned scientist with the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) who has specialized in climate research—particularly climate modeling—for more than five decades.In lieu of a large, in-person lecture for the Nierenberg Prize, Washington participated in a recorded interview at NCAR in Boulder, Colo. with fellow atmospheric scientist Vernon Morris. Morris is currently a professor and director of the School for Mathematical and Natural Sciences at Arizona State University, and a mentee of Washington.This video features an introduction by Scripps Director Margaret Leinen and Nicolas Nierenberg, the son of the late Prof. William A. Nierenberg for whom the prize is named, followed by a conversation between Washington and Morris. In the interview, they discuss Washington’s early influences and pathways into science, his early work on climate model development, and his later service on a national stage, where he worked to bridge science and policy through five presidential administrations. Washington also reflects upon his experience as a trailblazing leader in atmospheric science, and looks forward to the next generation of scholars in climate science.Learn more about Warren Washington receiving the 2021 Nierenberg Prize: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/news/nierenberg-prize-awarded-distinguished-atmospheric-scientist-warren-washingtonRead about the Nierenberg Prize: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/about/awards/nierenbergSubscribe to Scripps Oceanography: http://bit.ly/2PVlvmp Subscribe to Scripps' explorations now newsletter: http://bit.ly/2ZAGhLxCheck out Scripps Oceanography for more: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/Follow Scripps Oceanography on social:Facebook: facebook.com/scrippsoceanTwitter: twitter.com/Scripps_OceanInstagram: instagram.com/scripps_ocean#nierenbergprize #climate #atmosphericscience 0:48 Why we're honoring Warren Washington, by Scripps Oceanography Director Margaret Leinen2:43 Nicolas Nierenberg on his father's legacy at Scripps Oceanography6:35 Washington accepts the prize from Leinen and Nierenberg6:44 Vernon Morris interview with Washington
A Scientists Life in 99 Seconds: Biological Oceanographer Moira Décima Scripps Oceanography 2022-08-04 | Moira Decima, curator of the Pelagic Invertebrate Collection at Scripps Oceanography, seeks to understand changes caused by a warmer, more acidic ocean #marinebiology #Scientist #pelagic #invertebrates #salps #pyrosomeRead the full news story here: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/news/scientists-life-moira-decimaSubscribe to Scripps Oceanography here: http://bit.ly/2PVlvmp Subscribe to Scripps' explorations now newsletter here: http://bit.ly/2ZAGhLx Check out Scripps Oceanography for more: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/ Follow Scripps Oceanography on social here: Facebook: facebook.com/scrippsocean Twitter: twitter.com/Scripps_Ocean Instagram: instagram.com/scripps_ocean
Unlocking Our Ocean’s Potential to Cure Disease Scripps Oceanography 2022-06-08 | Did you know the most accomplished pharmaceutical chemist in the world turns out to be nature? Nature’s specialized chemistry feeds us, cures our diseases, and provides many of the building blocks of our world. Now, through the rapidly advancing power of genomics, scientists are unlocking nature’s secrets and beginning to realize that we have vastly underestimated the staggering breadth of nature’s chemistry. In this talk, Scripps Institution of Oceanography marine chemical biologist Bradley Moore discusses how scientists are working to unlock the ocean’s code to cure disease and create a more sustainable future.Learn more about the biomedical research taking place in the Moore Lab: https://bsmoore.scrippsprofiles.ucsd.edu. To learn how to support this research, email siodev@ucsd.edu. #Chemistry #Genomics #ScrippsOceanographyDiscovers #MarineNaturalProducts #CuringCancer #Glioblastoma #Biochemistry #Biomedicine #MarineChemicalBiology #WorldOceansDay
A Scientist’s Life in 99 Seconds: Research Oceanographer Julie McClean Scripps Oceanography 2022-06-02 | Research Oceanographer Julie McClean designs model simulations of ocean processes to understand climate.#oceanographer #scientist #climatechange
The Power of Adaptation in Ocean Ecosystems Scripps Oceanography 2022-06-01 | Climate change is posing an existential threat to coral reefs, and without all hands on deck we could be the last generation to see a living coral reef. In this talk, Scripps marine biologist Stuart Sandin discusses his work leading the 100 Island Challenge, which conducts ecological surveys that capture a snapshot of the fishes and corals found in the tropical waters of the Pacific, Caribbean, and Indian oceans. His team uses technology to create large-area imaging, or photomosaics, of reefs to visualize them in three dimensions and provide observations of how coral reefs are faring. While some reefs are struggling, others have been able to adapt in response to a changing climate. By linking ocean observation with modern techniques like genetic sequencing and data analysis, Sandin and his team aim to unlock the intricate details of which corals are surviving and how. By decoding nature’s adaptations, scientists hope to use this knowledge to help accelerate coral reef recovery. More information on the 100 Island Challenge can be found here: https://100islandchallenge.org. To learn how to support this research, email siodev@ucsd.edu. #CoralReefs #CoralReefsandClimateChange #ScrippsOceanographyDiscovers #ClimateSolutions #MarineEcology #MarineBiology #100IslandChallenge #BigData #CoralReef #CoralReefBleaching #OceanEcosystems #ClimateChangeSolutions
Scripps Technical Forum - Teledyne RDI - Deciphering your ADCP Data Scripps Oceanography 2022-05-26 | Speaker: Paul Devine, Teledyne RDIAbstract: An Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP), measures water speed and direction throughout the water column. If you are looking for guidance on understanding your ADCP data, then join Paul Devine who will walk you through the use of Teledyne Instruments ADCP quality assurance parameters and how they are applied to verify that you have a high quality ADCP data set.
Saving Our Mangrove Superheroes Scripps Oceanography 2022-05-25 | Mangroves are one of the most impressive ecosystems on the planet. In fact, the United Nations has named mangroves as “superheroes” in the fight against climate change. These salt-tolerant trees and forests play an important role in the environment, providing hubs for biodiversity and contributing to the growth of species vital to fisheries, while also sequestering carbon in their intricate root systems. Mangroves are magnificent, but they are also under threat. In this talk, Scripps Institution of Oceanography marine ecologist Octavio Aburto shares his vision for a new center focused on supporting our mangrove superheroes. The Center for Mangrove Science Diplomacy will use solutions-oriented science to develop a roadmap that reverses trends of mangrove loss and develops a roadmap to protect mangroves. Learn more about Aburto’s most recent research on mangroves here: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/news/hidden-mangrove-forest-yucatan-peninsula-reveals-ancient-sea-levels. To learn how to support this research, email siodev@ucsd.edu. #Mangroves #ClimateSolutions #ScrippsOceanographyDiscovers #MarineBiology #ScienceDiplomacy #MangroveForest #ClimateChange #Deforestation #MarineEcologist #ScienceTalks
Keeling Lecture 2022: Park Williams Scripps Oceanography 2022-05-12 | Join us for the 9th Annual Charles David Keeling Memorial Lecture featuring Park Williams, a hydroclimatologist and assistant professor in the Department of Geography at UCLA. Williams' talk, "Climate change, megadrought, and wildfire in the western United States," was recorded on May 2, 2022 at Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Established in 2010, the Charles David Keeling Memorial Lecture honors Keeling and recognizes the high standard he set for scientific research. Keeling was the first to confirm the rise of atmospheric carbon dioxide by very precise measurements, producing a data set now known widely as the "Keeling Curve.” His work carries on today at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego.Learn more about the Keeling Lecture Series: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/about/awards/keelingLearn more about speaker Park Williams: aparkwilliams.comVisit Scripps Oceanography on the web: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/ Read our FAQs on Climate Change: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/research/climate-change-answers#ClimateScience #Megadrought #KeelingCurve #Wildfire #KeelingLecture #ClimateChange
How Seaweed Can be a Climate Change Solution Scripps Oceanography 2022-05-05 | Marine ecologist Jennifer Smith is working on cultivating a type of seaweed with the potential to be a climate change solution. When fed to cows, the seaweed "Asparagopsis taxiformis" can generate a 95% reduction in methane produced by the bacteria that help with ruminant digestion in livestock. Cows, sheep, goats and buffalo burp out the methane equivalent of over three gigatons of carbon dioxide per year. The livestock industry as a whole emits an equivalent amount of greenhouse gasses as the entire global transportation industry.In this talk, Smith discusses her role in advancing the cultivation of this mighty seaweed, and the potential for scalability. With the help of scientists, entrepreneurs, startups, philanthropists and investors, can we grow enough of this beautiful red seaweed to have an impact? Read more about this powerful seaweed here: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/news/around-pier-usurp-burp.To learn how to support this research, email siodev@ucsd.edu. #ClimateSolutions #ScrippsOceanographyDiscovers #Seaweed #Asparagopsis #ScrippsInstitutionofOceanography #UCSanDiego #MarineBiology #JenniferSmith #ClimateChange #CowBurps
Scripps Technical Forum - SubC Imaging Scripps Oceanography 2022-04-14 | How to Improve Your Underwater Photos & Video: A Guide for Oceanographers, Marine Biologists & ResearchersAs an oceanographic scientist, researcher, or professional, it can be challenging to get vessel time for your project. Often one of the goals of a subsea project is to collect footage and images. You only get a short amount of time to collect the survey data, so being prepared is important. Join Chad Collett, Founder & CEO of SubC Imaging as he reviews some of the fundamentals of underwater photography, with the goal of helping you be more prepared to make that next big discovery and collect high-quality survey data.Designed for beginners and pros alike, this webinar will help you understand topics such as lighting, depth of field, ISO, aperture, shutter speed, backscatter, and digital noise so that you can capture better footage and images for your scientific research.#underwaterphotography #underwatervideo
A Scientists Life in 99 Seconds: Microbial Ecologist Jack Gilbert Scripps Oceanography 2022-04-07 | The way we've been thinking about bacteria is all wrong. Microbial ecologist Jack Gilbert studies microbiomes everywhere from the open ocean to the human gut. He suggests we need a better relationship with bacteria to improve the planet. #marinebiology #Scientist #microbes Read the full news story here: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/news/scientists-life-jack-gilbertSubscribe to Scripps Oceanography here: http://bit.ly/2PVlvmp Subscribe to Scripps' explorations now newsletter here: http://bit.ly/2ZAGhLx Check out Scripps Oceanography for more: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/ Follow Scripps Oceanography on social here: Facebook: facebook.com/scrippsocean Twitter: twitter.com/Scripps_Ocean Instagram: instagram.com/scripps_ocean
Scripps Technical Forum - Teledyne Marine Vehicle Technologies Oceanographic Research Applications Scripps Oceanography 2022-04-04 | Dan Shropshire from Teledyne talks about new marine vehicle technologies that enable oceanographic research. He will provides brief overview of gliders, profiling floats, AUVs, ASVs and ROVs as well as applications which highlight oceanographic research done with these devices. Emphasis will be placed on the latest technologies which help enable these systems.Topics that will be covered include:Hurricane Intensity Forecasting with GlidersOcean pH monitoring with GlidersMammal monitoring with Passive Acoustics on profiling floats and glidersTsunami Warning systems using subsea AcousticsData exfiltration of OOI subsea moorings using GlidersUsing AUVs under iceArcheology using AUVs
Scripps Innovation Webinar: Tapping into Scripps Knowledge Base as a Potential Strategic Advantage Scripps Oceanography 2022-04-01 | Speaker: Steve Diggs, Lab Director and Manager of the Hydrographic Data Group at Scripps Oceanography, UC San DiegoIn this seminar, Steve will introduce the research being done at Scripps from a data perspective including long term data sets collected off of the Scripps pier, coastal data sets from the Coastal Data Information Program (CDIP) and global ocean arrays. He will discuss potential industry applications of these data sets which include parameters that can be used to forecast extreme weather events, inform climate resilience strategies and potentially provide insights for strategic advantages in a variety of sectors.
STF: Suburban Marine Rapid Video System Development with Opaleye Scripps Oceanography 2022-03-23 | Presenters: Jacob Schloss & Matt Moldovan, Suburban MarineAbstract: The Suburban Marine Opaleye features multiple distributed nodes with globally time synchronized video capture and video stream. Designed from the start for flexible remote control with a Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Application Programming Interface (API) to ease integration into robotic systems.Existing underwater camera systems tend to be very fixed function with limited ability to run custom code in the camera system. Suburban Marine is introducing a free, open source camera acquisition and processing framework that is portable to many different systems. The Opaleye allows running end user software in parallel with our camera acquisition code, and an efficient local-computer API permits fast transfer of camera data.Allowing end-user code to run directly on the Opaleye package eases development of edge computing applications and increases portability as the edge computing applications can target a high level API rather than low level direct sensor access. The underlying libraries the Opaleye is built on are very portable and commonly supported on many different camera acquisition platforms.Leveraging industry standard tools such as gstreamer, nginx, and Linux-for-Tegra, a flexible software development kit can be created with common operations abstracted into video processing pipeline units that can be combined like blocks as needed for a given application. Using common building blocks allows abstraction of hardware specific features (such as encoding acceleration) and eases portability between different systems such as Qualcomm Snapdragon and Nvidia Jetson.Multiple Opaleye systems can be time synchronized with the IEEE 1588v2 PTP protocol. This reduces the level of effort as no digital camera sync lines need to be run in addition to the network. Globally correct (UTC) timestamped video is easy to create as the system can be synchronized with an external GPS driven PTP grandmaster at launch time, then run off a local PTP clock during the mission.
Deep Dive: Ice Sheet-Ocean Interactions with Fiamma Straneo Scripps Oceanography 2022-03-21 | Deep Dive takes a deep look at the latest research from scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. In this episode, Scripps Director Margaret Leinen speaks with Dr. Fiamma Straneo.Fiamma Straneo is a professor of oceans and climate at Scripps, and co-director of the Scripps Polar Center. Her research focuses on the climate of the polar regions, and how changes in the polar regions impact changes occurring at lower latitudes. Much of her recent work has focused on understanding the causes behind the recent high magnitude of ice loss from the Greenland Ice Sheet and, in turn, the impact of the ice loss on the ocean. She has pioneered the collection of oceanic, atmospheric, and glaciological data at the margins of Greenland’s glaciers, and led more than 15 field expeditions to the polar regions.You can read more on Dr. Straneo here: https://fstraneo.scrippsprofiles.ucsd.edu.Scripps Polar Center: https://polar.ucsd.edu01:50 What issues are you looking at in the Arctic and Antarctic?05:28 My research as been looking at how much the ocean can drive the melting of ice sheets.06:50 My interest also became, "When an ice shelf melts, what impact does it have on the ocean?"08:55 How do you go about pulling together a major expedition?15:00 Video highlights of field work in Greenland's Sermilik Fjord.20:00 Why study Sermilik Fjord?25:58 You've beens studying Sermilik for 15 years. Have you already seen change?30:58 Why was it important to you for Scripps Oceanography to become an AGU Bridge Partner?34:30 What instruments have you helped develop to do research among the ice?#PolarScience #IceOceanInteractions #DeepDive
Tide Pool Tour at Scripps Oceanography Scripps Oceanography 2022-03-18 | Join four Scripps Oceanography PhD students on a tidepooling adventure! Explore the Dike Rock tide pools just north of Scripps Pier in beautiful La Jolla, California, and see marine creatures including sea stars, an octopus, nudibranchs, sea hares, crabs, barnacles, and more. Our marine experts also share tips on how to have a safe, fun, and successful tidepooling experience. View and download a printable PDF of these tidepooling tips:drive.google.com/file/d/1AsP252WqpO2EC70e4jc-NuXMO3ifWOcG/view Learn about guided tidepooling adventures in La Jolla with Birch Aquarium at Scripps: https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/experiences/programs/tidepooling0:09 Welcome0:28 Pisaster sea star, a keystone species0:49 Blueband hermit crab0:59 Spanish shawl nudibranch1:11 Feather boa kelp, a brown seaweed1:31 Octopus1:38 Gooseneck barnacles and California mussels2:00 Sandcastle worm tubes2:53 A juvenile Brandt's cormorant3:01 Chitons2:37 An ascidian sea squirt known as "Sea pork"2:39 An encrustine sea sponge2:48 Navanax sea slug3:21 Tip #1 Respect the Locals3:33 Tip #2 Step Carefully 4:02 Tip #3 Look Closely4:26 Tip #4 Keep It Clean4:36 Tip #5 Take Only Pictures#TidePools #VisitSanDiego #MarineBiologySubscribe to Scripps Oceanography here: http://bit.ly/2PVlvmp Subscribe to Scripps' explorations now newsletter here: http://bit.ly/2ZAGhLxCheck out Scripps Oceanography for more: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/Follow Scripps Oceanography on social here:Facebook: facebook.com/scrippsoceanTwitter: twitter.com/Scripps_OceanInstagram: instagram.com/scripps_ocean
A Scientists Life in 99 Seconds: Developmental Biologist Deirdre Lyons Scripps Oceanography 2022-02-03 | Why does one gene make a shell in a snail and the same gene make an eye in an octopus? Scripps Assistant Professor Deirdre Lyons studies these genetic mysteries in developmental biology.#marinebiology #Scientist #CRISPR #genomicsRead the full news story here: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/news/scientists-life-deirdre-lyonsSubscribe to Scripps Oceanography here: http://bit.ly/2PVlvmp Subscribe to Scripps' explorations now newsletter here: http://bit.ly/2ZAGhLx Check out Scripps Oceanography for more: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/ Follow Scripps Oceanography on social here: Facebook: facebook.com/scrippsocean Twitter: twitter.com/Scripps_Ocean Instagram: instagram.com/scripps_ocean
UC Irvine press conference at COP26: California Leadership in Climate Justice Scripps Oceanography 2022-01-27 | UC Irvine Assistant Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy Michael Mendez leads the press conference "California Leadership in Climate Justice" at COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland. Panelists include California State Assembly members Eduardo Garcia, Luz Rivas and Isaac Bryan.More information on research and education at the UC Irvine Department of Urban Planning and Public Policy: https://uppp.soceco.uci.edu/Subscribe to Scripps Oceanography on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2PVlvmp Subscribe to Scripps' explorations now newsletter: http://bit.ly/2ZAGhLxFollow Scripps Oceanography on social:Facebook: facebook.com/scrippsoceanTwitter: twitter.com/Scripps_OceanInstagram: instagram.com/scripps_ocean
STF: Seabird Scientific: How Multiparameter CTDs Can Help Characterize Events Like Hurricane Matthew Scripps Oceanography 2022-01-26 | Multiparameter instruments provide more than just extra data points. By integrating a diverse collection of sensors in a single package, we can use these relationships between different parameters to tell a rich scientific story. Greg Ikeda of Sea-Bird Scientific will walk you through how multiparameter CTDs like the HydroCAT-EP V2 can gather data that helps us better understand oceanic events, using Hurricane Matthew and a harmful algal bloom in Florida as examples.
COP26 event Climate, Trade, and Developing Economies: Recommendations for Policies and Practices Scripps Oceanography 2022-01-20 | Researchers from the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy discuss how global trade influences global warming and how it can affect policies meant to address climate change.#COP26 #climatechange #sdg10 #globalgoalsFeaturing: Renee Bowen, director, Center for Commerce and Diplomacy, School of Global Policy and Strategy, UC San DiegoDavid Victor, Center for Global Transformation Endowed Chair in Innovation and Public Policy, School of Global Policy and Strategy, UC San DiegoJennifer Burney, Marshall Saunders Chancellor’s Endowed Chair in Global Climate Policy and Research,School of Global Policy and Strategy, UC San DiegoMargaret Leinen, director, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San DiegoMore information on research and education at the School of Global Policy and Strategy: https://gps.ucsd.edu/More information on research and education at Scripps Institution of Oceanography: https://scripps.ucsd.edu Subscribe to Scripps Oceanography on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2PVlvmp Subscribe to Scripps' explorations now newsletter: http://bit.ly/2ZAGhLxFollow Scripps Oceanography on social:Facebook: facebook.com/scrippsoceanTwitter: twitter.com/Scripps_OceanInstagram: instagram.com/scripps_ocean
Deep Dive: Marine Biogeochemistry with Julia Diaz Scripps Oceanography 2021-12-17 | Deep Dive takes a deep look at the latest research from scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. In this episode, Scripps Director Margaret Leinen speaks with Dr. Julia Diaz. Diaz is an assistant professor of biological oceanography, marine chemistry and geochemistry at Scripps. Her research explores the biogeochemistry of ocean health and marine ecosystem functioning. She aims to understand how interactions between the geochemistry and microbiology of the ocean shape the natural world, including global climate and natural resources. Many of her projects focus on phytoplankton. 0:20 Introducing Dr. Julia Diaz1:28 What do you mean by marine biogeochemistry?3:18 What are some discoveries you've made about phytoplankton?7:34 Why does the abundance of one element stress an organism?12:15 Are phytoplankton different in different areas?13:16 What did your research on superoxides find?17:45 Why do phytoplankton experience more light due to climate change?20:00 What tools do you use for biogeochemistry research?22:37 Would an undergraduate at UC San Diego be able to work in the lab?23:44 What are new directions for your research?25:25 What unique opportunities have you found at Scripps as an oceanographic institution?More about biogeochemistry research at Scripps Oceanography: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/research/topics/biogeochemistryJulia Diaz research profile: https://j2diaz.scrippsprofiles.ucsd.edu/Diaz Lab website: juliamdiaz.wordpress.com#MarineBiogeochemistry #Phytoplankton #DeepDive
Chasing Atmospheric Rivers Scripps Oceanography 2021-12-09 | Did you know the atmosphere is in a constant state of chaos?! Scripps Oceanography alumna Tashiana Osborne (PhD ’21) discusses the extreme lengths scientists go to study one particular phenomena: atmospheric rivers. These rivers in the sky form over the ocean and carry moisture in the atmosphere, bringing rain and snow when they make landfall along the Western U.S. They are vital for water supply in the West, but can also cause hazards like flooding and landslides. Osborne talks to Scripps alumna Kate Furby about the importance of improving our ability to forecast atmospheric rivers, and how climate change is contributing to wild swings of extreme drought and wet seasons. Dr. Osborne is now a postdoctoral scholar at Johns Hopkins University. Subscribe to Scripps Oceanography http://bit.ly/2PVlvmp Subscribe to Scripps' explorations now newsletter http://bit.ly/2ZAGhLxFollow Scripps Oceanography on socialTwitter: twitter.com/Scripps_OceanInstagram: instagram.com/scripps_ocean0:24 Welcome to Wavelengths!0:50 Introducing hydrometeorologist Tashiana Osborne1:12 What is an atmospheric river?1:32 Can you see an atmospheric river?2:05 How much water is in atmospheric rivers?2:43 How do atmospheric rivers affect me?3:33 How did you get interested in researching atmospheric rivers?4:08 The atmosphere is in a constant state of chaos4:32 How are you able to study atmospheric rivers?4:59 Is climate change affecting extreme weather?#Wavelengths #AtmosphericRivers #ExtremeWeather
Scripps Technical Forum: SubC Imaging Innovations in Seafloor Mapping Through Customer Collaboration Scripps Oceanography 2021-11-30 | SubC Imaging Founder & CEO Chad Collett discusses how collaboration with the Fisheries and Marine Institute and the Government of Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) led to SubC’s newest innovation for mapping and imaging the seafloor: the Tow Camera System. Using the development of the Tow Camera System as a case study, he discusses:*How regular customer feedback drives advances in subsea imaging technology*The ‘why’ behind the Tow Camera System and how understanding the challenges of coastal marine surveys and seafloor mapping formed product design*The underwater tow camera innovations developed through collaboration*Approaches to field-testing and proving the Tow Camera System*Benefits of the Tow Camera System beyond Fisheries Research
