Shipyard Selection Begins for Hydrogen-Hybrid Coastal Class Research Vessel
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 31 January 2025
UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography has issued an RFP to select a shipyard to build CCRV, the first U.S. hydrogen-hybrid research vessel. CCRV will run 75% on liquid hydrogen, enabling zero-emission science missions in the Pacific.
Keywords: CCRV, hydrogen fuel cell, Scripps Oceanography, renewable vessel, zero emissions, research ship, RFP, UC San Diego
Hard Rock Geology above the Challenger Deep
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 5 February 2025
UC San Diego geoscientist Emily Chin joined a three-week NSF-funded cruise to the Mariana Trench, using ROV Jason to sample rocks and vents near Challenger Deep. The work sheds light on subduction initiation and deep-sea ecosystems.
Keywords: Mariana Trench, Challenger Deep, subduction, ROV Jason, deep-sea geology, rock samples, Scripps Oceanography
‘Marine Prosperity Areas’ Represent a New Hope in Conservation
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 6 February 2025
A new study proposes Marine Prosperity Areas (MPpAs), linking conservation and human well-being. With community investment and partnerships, they aim to meet global goals like “30x30” while ensuring both oceans and people thrive.
Keywords: Marine Prosperity Areas, ocean conservation, community investment, blue economy, Scripps Oceanography, 30x30, sustainability
