SWOT Sharpens Seafloor Focus
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 12 December 2024
The SWOT satellite has mapped the seafloor with unprecedented detail in just one year, revealing seamounts and tectonic features unseen before. This leap in resolution improves oceanography, tectonics, and global mapping efforts.
Keywords: SWOT satellite, seafloor mapping, marine gravity, tectonics, ocean circulation, NASA, Scripps Oceanography
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Correlates with Steep Declines in Whale Populations
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 26 December 2024
A decade of acoustic monitoring shows whale and dolphin populations in the Gulf of Mexico fell sharply after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, with declines up to 80% for some species, underscoring lasting offshore impacts.
Keywords: Deepwater Horizon, oil spill, Gulf of Mexico, whales, dolphins, acoustic monitoring, Scripps Oceanography
Mangrove Loss in Acapulco Likely Worsened the Devastation of Hurricane Otis
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 7 January 2025
A Scripps-led study shows mangroves could have reduced Hurricane Otis’ 2023 devastation in Acapulco. Mangrove loss from urbanization weakened natural defenses, highlighting their vital role in climate resilience and coastal protection.
Keywords: mangroves, Hurricane Otis, climate resilience, coastal protection, deforestation, Acapulco, Scripps Oceanography
