Ocean Warming Detected from Atmospheric Gas Measurements
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 1 November 2018
Study finds oceans absorbed 13 zettajoules/year (1991–2016), ~60% more than IPCC estimate, implying higher climate sensitivity. Method uses atmospheric O₂ and CO₂ changes.
Keywords: ocean warming, heat uptake, IPCC, Scripps, APO
Study Suggests Which Feeds Could Work Best for Small-scale Freshwater Aquaculture
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 6 November 2018
Scripps PhD student Jeremiah Minich’s Malawi study found broiler chicken manure boosted tilapia growth by 82%, quail manure increased catfish weight by 125%. Results may improve small-scale aquaculture.
Keywords: aquaculture, Malawi, tilapia, catfish, manure, microbiome
New Sea-Level Rise and Flood Alert Network Launches with City of Imperial Beach
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 14 November 2018
Scripps Oceanography, funded by a $250K Copley Foundation gift, is building a custom flood alert system for sea-level rise–prone Imperial Beach, using buoys, tide gauges, and sensors to improve coastal flood prediction.
Keywords: Imperial Beach, sea-level rise, flooding, sensors, Scripps, coastal modeling
