The Power of Citizen Science
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 11 April 2024
Scripps and REEF research shows citizen science rivals traditional surveys in tracking reef fish populations. Projects like CoastSnap, FjordPhyto, and SeadragonSearch highlight how public participation drives marine research and conservation.
Keywords: citizen science, reef fish, biodiversity monitoring, Scripps Oceanography, REEF, CoastSnap, conservation
Impacts of 2020 Red Tide Event Highlighted in New Study
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 25 April 2024
The 2020 Southern California red tide caused mass die-offs of fish and invertebrates due to prolonged low-oxygen conditions. A 34-scientist team found estuaries and lagoons were hardest hit, offering new insight into red tide impacts.
Keywords: red tide, hypoxia, Lingulodinium polyedra, marine mortality, estuaries, Southern California, Scripps Oceanography
What Did the Ocean Sound Like Before Humans?
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 25 April 2024
A Scripps study modeled pre-industrial ocean sound in the Santa Barbara Channel, finding it is now up to 15 dB (30x) louder due to shipping. The research highlights noise pollution’s impact on whales and marine life communication.
Keywords: ocean noise, shipping, Santa Barbara Channel, whales, soundscape, noise pollution, Scripps Oceanography
