News Archives 2012

• Silver Lining to Coral Reef Climate Cloud - December 13, 2012
  Scripps researcher leads field expertise in groundbreaking study
  


• Exploring Coral Reef Threats from Changing Ocean Chemistry - December 7, 2012
  Remote island chain offers testing ground to probe inner workings and potential damage caused by ocean acidification
  


• Devendra Lal: 1929-2012 - December 6, 2012
  


• Scripps Scientists Elected as AGU Fellows - December 5, 2012
  Cayan, Armi among 61 to be honored
  


• Next-Generation System Targets Rapid Natural Hazard Warnings - December 5, 2012
  Fusion of GPS and seismic data aims to dramatically improve alerts for earthquakes, tsunami, extreme storms and flooding events
  


• Climate Model Projections Agree: Flooding to Increase in Sierras by Century's End - December 4, 2012
  Climate projections suggest flood magnitude will increase 50 to 100 percent in southern Sierra Nevada
  


• Scripps Scientists Explore the Mysteries and Challenges of the Deep Sea - December 4, 2012
  Special AGU presentations include a journey to the deepest point in the world and threats to the world's largest ecosystem
  


• NOAA, California, Scripps Partner to Improve Forecasts of Powerful "Atmospheric River" Winter Storms - December 3, 2012
  


• Scripps News at 2012 AGU Fall Meeting - December 3, 2012
  


• New Study Finds Major Differences in Motions of Volcanic 'Hotspots' - November 30, 2012
  Scripps Institution of Oceanography geophysicist contributes magnetic field expertise to Nature Geoscience study
  


• The History of the Black Sea Revealed in its Sediments - November 16, 2012
  Dynamics of Eurasian sea will be discussed at Tsaihwa J. Chow Distinguished Lecture in Ocean Chemistry
  


• Research Vessel Roger Revelle Returns to San Diego after Six-Year Voyage - November 16, 2012
  Scientific research aboard Scripps flagship involved 86 different scientific research expeditions, 1,917 operational days and 338,000 nautical miles in the Pacific, Indian, Southern and Atlantic Oceans since December 2006
  


• At Least One-Third of Marine Species Remain Undescribed - November 15, 2012
  Scripps scientist contributes expertise of marine insects to landmark report
  


• Victor C. Anderson: 1922-2012 - November 9, 2012
  Longtime MPL researcher, co-founder of Alderson Chair
  


• Celebrate 'SEA Days' this Winter at Birch Aquarium at Scripps - November 8, 2012
  Family-friendly programs focus on gray whales, underwater parks and plankton
  


• Birch Aquarium at Scripps Announces Winter Evening Lecture Series - November 8, 2012
  Topics feature deep-sea exploration, insights about the moon and gray whale behavior
  


• Explore San Diego Tide Pools this Winter with Birch Aquarium at Scripps - November 2, 2012
  Go tidepooling with aquarium naturalists and learn about these fragile ecosystems
  


• Ocean Salinity Trends Show Human Fingerprint - November 1, 2012
  Like ocean temperature, changes in last half-century only explicable in context of human-caused climate change
  


• Whale Watching with Birch Aquarium at Scripps - October 30, 2012
  Adventures include daily cruises off San Diego to see gray whales and an extended trip to Baja California
  


• Massive Planetary Collision May Have Zapped Key Elements from Moon - October 17, 2012
  New study traces moon evaporation and leads to questions about why Earth has so much water
  


• Top AMS Honors for Two Scripps Researchers - October 12, 2012
  Armi, Melville awarded Stommel, Sverdrup awards.
  


• Researchers ID Unique Geological 'Sombrero' Uplift in South America - October 11, 2012
  World's largest magma system forcing protrusion in the Andes, possibly providing clues into the birth of 'super volcanoes'
  


• Scripps-led Team Takes on Centuries-Old Cause-and-effect Problem - September 26, 2012
  Novel approach distinguishes cause-and-effect from misleading correlation
  


• Scripps Scientists Honored with Prestigious Awards - September 14, 2012
  Farooq Azam, Cathy Constable, Brad Moore and Tony Haymet acclaimed for excellence in science and leadership
  


• Acting Director Named for Scripps Oceanography - September 13, 2012
  Scripps Director on Sabbatical
  


• Scripps Researchers Pinpoint Hot Spots as Earthquake Trigger Points - August 29, 2012
  Small droplets of friction-generated melts weaken faults and can lead to 'megaquakes'
  


• Heat Waves to Move Toward Coasts, Study Finds - August 29, 2012
  Scripps researchers reassess heat waves against the backdrop of rising temperatures
  


• Discover What Lurks Beneath the Surface at Haunted Birch Aquarium - August 8, 2012
  Family-friendly Halloween event will take place Oct. 26 & 27
  


• Birch Aquarium at Scripps Announces Fall Evening Lecture Series - August 6, 2012
  Topics include gray whales and summer swells
  


• Celebrate 'SEA Days' this Fall at Birch Aquarium at Scripps - August 6, 2012
  Programs feature underwater photography, water conservation and kelp forests
  


• Academics Rate Scripps One of the World's Best Places to Work - August 3, 2012
  A survey by The Scientist magazine lists Scripps among the top 15 "Best Places to Work in Academia" internationally
  


• More Hot Julys, Rises in Sea Level Three Feet or More Forecast in State Report - July 31, 2012
  Scripps Oceanography researchers contribute to latest report on climate vulnerability and adaptation
  


• Scripps Institution of Oceanography and SoCalGas to Explore System Using Algae to Capture Carbon Dioxide from Natural Gas Equipment and Power Plants - July 30, 2012
  Algae could absorb pollution emissions at the source
  


• Scripps Graduate Students Discover Methane Seep Ecosystem off San Diego - July 25, 2012
  Expedition evidence reveals features of a unique deep-sea gas environment; Return voyage planned for December for further exploration
  


• Birch Aquarium at Scripps Awarded Grant to Establish International Coral Reef Program - July 23, 2012
  Museums Connect grant to engage local and Taiwanese students in conservation efforts
  


• Navy's Floating Research Platform 'Flips' for its 50th Anniversary - June 26, 2012
  Scripps-operated instrument is a one-of-a-kind oceanographic wonder
  


• SPOTTED: Leopard Sharks at Birch Aquarium at Scripps - June 22, 2012
  Celebrate our local leopards during special activities throughout July
  


• 'Citizen Scientists' Sought for Earth Shaking Science Project - June 12, 2012
  Southern California residents called on to install mini-sensors that record earthquake data beneficial to science, emergency response and seismic safety
  


• Birch Aquarium at Scripps Announces Summer Evening Lecture Series - June 1, 2012
  Topics feature ocean warming and leopard sharks
  


• Defense Funding Awarded to Four Scripps Oceanography Researchers - May 29, 2012
  Funds support acquisition of instruments from California, Massachusetts manufacturers and new field research
  


• Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds with Biomedical Potential - May 24, 2012
  Scripps-led analysis of tiny marine organisms indicates early promise in areas ranging from inflammation to skin conditions
  


• Prominent Marine Ecologist to Receive Prestigious Cody Award from Scripps - May 14, 2012
  Mark Hay of the Georgia Institute of Technology to give free public lectures on June 14 and 15
  


• Plastic Trash Altering Ocean Habitats, Scripps Study Shows - May 8, 2012
  Sharp increase of small plastic debris in the 'Garbage Patch' could have ecosystem-wide consequences
  


• Experience a Full-Moon Walk on Scripps Pier with Birch Aquarium at Scripps - May 4, 2012
  Aquarium naturalists will guide participants on this moonlit adventure
  


• Birch Aquarium at Scripps Announces Lineup for Summer Green Flash Concert Series - May 1, 2012
  Concerts feature Matt Nathanson, Heartless Bastards, Steve Poltz and more
  


• Scripps Oceanography Physical Oceanographer Elected to National Academy of Science - May 1, 2012
  Bill Young among three from UC San Diego honored
  


• Celebrate World Oceans Day with Birch Aquarium at Scripps - April 27, 2012
  Special events and activities throughout June will honor our oceans
  


• Seismic Characterization and Offshore Seismic Research Project at San Onofre - April 27, 2012
  


• UCSD Researchers: Where International Climate Policy Has Failed, Grassroots Efforts Can Succeed - April 25, 2012
  Control of greenhouse agents other than CO2 needs to reach the local level, according to a new Foreign Affairs essay
  


• Increased Antarctic Ice Loss by Warm Ocean Currents - April 25, 2012
  New study coauthored by a Scripps researcher differentiates the causes of thinning ice shelves
  


• NASA Tests GPS Monitoring System for Big U.S. Earthquakes - April 24, 2012
  Scripps researchers part of new network that could assist disaster response and tsunami warnings
  


• Celebrate 'SEA Days' this Summer at Birch Aquarium at Scripps - April 19, 2012
  Topics include alternative energy, sharks and the San Diego Bay
  


• Scripps Oceanography and the Nierenberg Family Honor Dr. Daniel Pauly - April 6, 2012
  Dr. Pauly recipient of the Nierenberg Prize for Science in the Public Interest
  


• New Comparison of Ocean Temperatures Reveals Rise over the Last Century - April 1, 2012
  Ocean robots used in Scripps-led study that traces ocean warming to late 19th century
  


• Revelle Lecture at Scripps: Are We Underestimating the Risk of Tsunamis? - March 28, 2012
  Free public presentation on April 17 explores past tsunami devastation and future preparedness for the United States
  


• Venice Hasn't Stopped Sinking After All - March 20, 2012
  Scripps researcher leads study on famous city's sinking, tilting
  


• Running Hot and Cold in the Deep Sea: Scientists Explore Rare Environment - March 6, 2012
  Researchers discover unknown species at juncture where hot and cold habitats collide
  


• Science Detective Investigates Lizards and Evolution at Scripps Lecture - March 5, 2012
  Jonathan Losos of Harvard University to present public Rosenblatt Lecture on March 20 on the Scripps campus
  


• Navy Selects Shipyard to Build Scripps' New State-of-the-art Research Vessel - February 28, 2012
  Washington shipyard chosen to construct new 'ocean class' ship to support a mix of vital areas of research and education
  


• Cables Spanning Pacific Ocean Seafloor to Give Ocean Science a New Edge - February 27, 2012
  Scripps researchers, NOAA and TE SubCom agree to pursue science ports on transcontinental fiber optic cable lines to help monitor earthquakes, tsunamis and other forces
  


• Nations Pledge New Direction in Climate Change Mitigation - February 16, 2012
  U.S announces initiative to slow global warming rate by 50 percent
  


• Lava Formations in Western U.S. Linked to Rip in Giant Slab of Earth - February 15, 2012
  Scripps scientists propose mass melting as new force behind volcanic activity in Columbia River region
  


• Birch Aquarium at Scripps Announces Spring Evening Lecture Series - February 10, 2012
  Topics feature the Titanic and earthquakes
  


• Dive into Summer Camps at Birch Aquarium at Scripps - February 9, 2012
  Registration begins March 12; camps run June-August
  


• Experience the Remarkable Grunion Run with Birch Aquarium at Scripps - February 6, 2012
  From April to early June, observe the mysterious grunion spawn on the beaches of La Jolla
  


• Heat and Cold Damage Corals in Their Own Ways, Scripps Study Shows - February 2, 2012
  First-of-its kind study of extreme temperature shock reveals complexities of climate-induced threats
  


• Google Earth Ocean Terrain Receives Major Update - February 2, 2012
  Data from Scripps, NOAA sharpen resolution of seafloor maps, correct "discovery" of Atlantis
  


• Scripps Oceanography's Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation Toasts 10 Years - January 19, 2012
  Center celebrates anniversary and looks forward to the decades ahead
  


• Study Shows Health, Food Security Benefits from Climate Change Actions - January 12, 2012
  NASA-led study builds on Scripps research identifying mitigation strategies
  


• Birch Aquarium at Scripps Offers Half-Off Admission to San Diego County Residents - January 10, 2012
  Special 20th anniversary deal valid on the 20th of each month through September 2012