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Positive Interactions Dominate Among Marine Microbes, Six-Year Study Reveals

A new study from Scripps Institution of Oceanography scientists finds that marine microbes had mostly positive interactions with one another during a six-year study. These positive interactions became even more common during times of environmental stress.

Scripps Scientists in Antarctica Studying Retreating Glaciers, Cancer-Fighting Microbes and More

Scientists from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Scripps Polar Center are at the bottom of the world conducting field research in Antarctica this season.

Atmospheric River Research Flights Go Global

Atmospheric rivers may be associated with wet winter storms on the West Coast of North America, but these ribbons of water vapor in the sky are a global phenomenon. Now, a new international effort will study and forecast these storms on a global scale. a

California Beach Widths Show Resilience

Two new studies from researchers at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography provide encouraging news about California's beaches at both local and statewide scales.

Retreating Glaciers May Send Fewer Nutrients to the Ocean

The cloudy, sediment-laden meltwater from glaciers is a key source of nutrients for ocean life, but a new study suggests that as climate change causes many glaciers to shrink and retreat their meltwater may become less nutritious.

Decades-Old Barrels of Industrial Waste Still Impacting Ocean Floor Off LA

New research from UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography reveals that barrels with halos - previously thought to contain the pesticide DDT - contain caustic alkaline waste.

Ocean Warming Projected to Stall Expected Mangrove Recovery

Increasing ocean temperatures will erase mangrove restoration gains, according to new research. Scripps Oceanography scientists and colleagues project that by 2100 the world would lose out on 150,000 hectares (370,000 acres) of mangroves and associated ecosystem services worth $28 billion annually.

Tijuana River’s Toxic Water Pollutes the Air

Newly published research reveals that the polluted Tijuana River releases large quantities of the toxic gas hydrogen sulfide — commonly known as “sewer gas” because of its association with sewage and rotten egg smell.

Scuba Diving Generates Up to $20 Billion Annually

An international study estimates that scuba diving contributes between $8.5 and $20.4 billion to the global economy each year, supporting up to 124,000 jobs across 170 countries, offering an economic incentive for marine conservation.

Study Unlocks Soft Corals’ Biomedical Potential

Some corals produce chemicals that have shown promise in fighting cancer and reducing inflammation, but researchers have been unable to study the chemicals in depth. Now, a new study may finally unlock these corals’ chemical potential.

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