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Scripps Oceanography researchers solved an ocean paradox with 55 gallons of fluorescent dye, and the answer could help improve our ability to forecast climate change. Dive into the study published in the journal Nature. ⬇️
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2 legends! Happy to have you both back on campus!
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The American Bureau of Shipping approved the preliminary design of a first-of-its-kind hydrogen-hybrid research vessel that will join the fleet at @ucsandiego.bsky.social's Scripps Oceanography when completed.
Learn more about the California Coastal Research Vessel. ⬇️
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In his speech, Gore credited Roger Revelle and Charles David Keeling for opening his eyes to the realities of climate change, and acknowledged Lynne Talley, Ram Ramanathan, Ralph Keeling and the late Mario Molina for their scientific contributions to understanding and protecting our planet.
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“I don’t know of any university community anywhere in the world that has made greater contributions to climate science and to the awareness necessary to solve the climate crisis than UC San Diego & Scripps Institution of Oceanography.” -Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore at UC San Diego Commencement
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👋🏾 Hi there! We're Scripps Institution of Oceanography at @ucsandiego.bsky.social. We work to understand and protect the planet, and investigate our oceans, Earth, and atmosphere to find solutions to our greatest environmental challenges. Learn more about us here! ⬇️
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Scripps Oceanography scientists used Martian meteorites to reveal that the #RedPlanet has a distinct structure in its mantle and crust with discernible reservoirs. Learn more about the recent report published in the journal Science Advances. ⬇️
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The physics of Earth’s atmosphere and oceans helped Scripps physical oceanographer Lia Siegelman explain giant cyclones on #Jupiter. Blast off into the new study published in Nature Physics. #NSFfunded
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A new study from Scripps scientists finds that in productive surface waters off CA, an understudied type of #mercury appears to be the main source of the form of the heavy metal that accumulates in seafood and poses a danger to human health.
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The @keelingcurve.bsky.social and NOAA update: Carbon dioxide is accumulating in the atmosphere faster than ever. When combined with 2023’s increase of 3.0 ppm, 2022 to 2024 has seen the largest two-year jump on record.
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These transgenic urchins—an effort led by Scripps Oceanography scientists—will enable researchers to understand how marine animals are impacted by changing ocean conditions and pollutants and more!
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⛈️ Calling all #weather and #ClimateScience experts: Scripps Oceanography is hiring a Weather and Climate Extreme Events Professor who will help us grow our Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences curriculum! Learn more and apply by July 26. ⬇️
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☁️ May Gray, June Gloom, No Sky July ... what's with all the overcast skies in San Diego? Scripps Oceanography project scientist Rachel Clemesha shares the science behind the marine clouds and gloomy weather patterns for NBC San Diego.
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Cool #eDNA paper from @scrippsocean.bsky.social demonstrating eDNA capabilities for tracking zooplankton and fishes in the #California Current journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... thanks @microbesatsea.bsky.social for the share!
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Major milestone: NOAA has now reached 50 years of continuous atmospheric CO2 measurements at Mauna Loa Observatory. This crucial dataset, along with @keelingcurve.bsky.social, is one of the most significant scientific records of humanity's impact on Earth's climate.
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Two teams led by scientists from Scripps Oceanography are among four selected by NASA to put forward concept studies for future satellite missions to help better understand how our planet is responding to climate change. 🌎 🛰️
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Talk about a DEEP dive! Scientists with Scripps Oceanography and @whoi.bsky.social are heading to methane seeps off of Alaska for the deepest #HOVAlvin dive yet—more than 16,000 feet down! CBS 8 has more on the cruise funded by the National Science Foundation and NOAA. ⬇️
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Research led by Scripps Oceanography & San Diego State University found #DDT pollutants in deep-sea fish off the coast of Los Angeles. The findings raise troubling questions about whether the banned pesticide remains a significant threat to wildlife and human health. scripps.ucsd.edu/news/ddt-pol...
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The blue blobs known as Velella velella are back and raising questions from Southern California beachgoers. Scripps Oceanography PhD student Anya Stajner is an expert in these cool creatures & shared her knowledge with the curious minds at @latimes.com. ⬇️
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Our favorite natural cosmic display is back in action!
@ucsandiego.bsky.social photographer Erik Jepsen captured the magic near Scripps Pier earlier this morning. Curious about the science behind bioluminescence? Learn more here: scripps.ucsd.edu/news/everyth...
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🔊 It's no secret that humans are a noisy bunch, and our noise extends beyond land. A first-of-its-kind study led by researchers from the Marine Physical Laboratory at Scripps Institution of Oceanography created a model of the ocean soundscape hundreds of years ago.
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By harnessing the power of laser mapping systems known as #LiDAR, Scripps Oceanography researchers are hard at work building models to help predict how the California coastline is going to evolve.
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The @keelingcurve.bsky.social clocked another record of atmospheric CO2. ⬇️
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A network of floats developed and deployed by Scripps Oceanography scientists are helping us understand how the ocean is changing over time, including #ClimateChange impacts. Meet the Argo network. ⬇️
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Discover how Scripps physical oceanographer Nathalie Zilberman uses innovative technology to observe and measure warming, circulation and dynamics of the ocean, in this Deep Dive with Scripps Director Margaret Leinen.
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Scripps Oceanography is #hiring! Career opportunities include:
▶️Vice Chancellor of Marine Sciences Staff HR Director
▶️Ships IT Systems Analyst
▶️Senior Director of People and Culture at Birch Aquarium
Check out these opportunities and more. bit.ly/3m9cgg3
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New dream job: volcanologist! 🌋 Geoff Cook, a volcanologist and teaching professor with the Geosciences Research Division at Scripps Oceanography, recently traveled to Iceland to study the active crater at Sundhnúkur. We're erupting with excitement over these amazing photos he captured in the field!
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April is #CitizenScienceMonth, and new research led by Scripps Oceanography and Reef Environmental Education Foundation found that citizen science initiatives could be one of the keys to unlocking crucial insights into ecological trends. Here's how. ⬇️
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UC San Diego (@ucsandiego.bsky.social) was awarded $7.35 million in funding from the National Science Foundation & the National Institutes of Health for a multidisciplinary program to focus on advancing the science of marine contaminants, nutrients and seafood security in a changing climate.
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“This is an unprecedented situation and a big deal.” - Scripps Oceanography geophysicist Duncan Agnew on his new study exploring how melting polar ice is slowing Earth’s rotation, which impacts global timekeeping.
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We know our scientist friends on here caught the
#SolarEclipse earlier this week! But here's a different perspective from scientists aboard the R/V Roger Revelle. 🌕 ☀️ Here's what the view looked like aboard the vessel when it was just off of Socorro Island, Mexico.
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From the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E) at Scripps Oceanography: 51 #AtmosphericRivers made landfall over the U.S. West Coast from October 2023 through March 2024. Visit this link for a deeper look at this winter and comparisons to last year.
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A new method developed by @ucsandiego.bsky.social researchers predicts the financial impacts #ClimateChange will have on agriculture, which can help support food security and financial stability for countries increasingly prone to climate catastrophes.
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Calling all #WeedySeadragon fans: Birch Aquarium recently moved some of its juvenile seadragons on display, so head over to check them out! Congratulations to Birch Aquarium for their phenomenal success in seadragon conservation efforts!
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Follow the Keeling Curve here on Bluesky for daily records of global atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration. ⬇️
Learn more about the Keeling Curve here: keelingcurve.ucsd.edu
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To our #SanDiego followers: Have you spotted any #Pelicans around La Jolla? 👀 They're here to roost, or rest and grab a bite to eat before heading to their final breeding destination, according to Scripps Oceanography PhD student and seabird expert Tammy Russell. Learn more. ⬇️
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These neon-green #SeaAnemones are the real deal! A recent study led by researchers from Scripps Oceanography and
Stanford University uncovered the what and why behind these rare fluorescent intertidal dwellers.
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Los Angeles experienced a historically wet winter. 🌧️ Scripps research meteorologist Alexander Gershunov shares more about #AtmosphericRivers, how these heavy rainfalls impact wildfire season, and more for @latimes.com ⬇️
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Two new faculty positions at @scrippsocean.bsky.social aim to unite STEM/Public Health/Health Sciences w/ African American/Black Diaspora Studies thru innovative research, coordinated teaching + targeted service
Asst Prof: apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03928
Assoc/Full: apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03929
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🚢 Scripps marine geophysicist Ross Parnell-Turner and a team of scientists aboard the @whoi.bsky.social -operated research vessel Atlantis discovered 5 new hydrothermal vents in the Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean. Learn more about the recent expedition and research. ⬇️
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Another #ClimateChange impact just dropped: Worldwide coordination of timekeeping. ⏰ But how exactly does a warming planet influence timekeeping? Dive into the new study led by Scripps Oceanography geophysicist Duncan Agnew to learn more. ⬇️
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Can #MarineCloudBrightening be effective in our fight against #ClimateChange? Scripps' Lynn Russell joins fellow scientists to develop a roadmap detailing the research needed to assess the viability and risks of the #geoengineering method. ⬇️
What are your thoughts on marine cloud brightening?
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Scientists including Scripps Oceanography seismologist Debi Kilb share the benefits and challenges undersea sedimentary deposits called turbidites have when it comes to #paleoseismology research in this article. ⬇️
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Last week, the Keeling Curve clocked a new record measurement of atmospheric #CO2 concentration several weeks ahead of the typical yearly peak. Learn more about the longstanding climate record developed and maintained by Scripps Oceanography scientists.
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The Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC) named an AI fire-detection tool created by @alertcalifornia.bsky.social program & partners as the winner of the 2024 Innovations in Networking Award for Innovation in Public Safety.
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As temperatures in the #SouthernOcean continue to rise, how does this impact our planet? This infographic supported by Scripps oceanographer Sarah Gille helps explain the ramifications of a warmer Southern Ocean. Read more on the research: t.co/9a5hOjFSIE
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#Peatlands store twice as much carbon as all the world’s forests combined. A new study from Scripps researchers found that canals used to drain these terrestrial wetland ecosystems in #SoutheastAsia are underappreciated hotspots for carbon emissions. ⬇️
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Oceanographers including Scripps' Sarah Gille created a global map showing how giant current systems interact with smaller eddies, or circular currents. Learn more about why this is important for understanding #ClimateChange.
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#Cuttlefish fun fact: Ink does more than ward off potential predators—it's also an important aspect of mating rituals. Scripps Oceanography PhD student Theodora Mautz shared more about unconventional cuttlefish courtship methods with The Debrief.
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