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Atmospheric Rivers Explain Atypical El Niño and La Niña Years

February 13, 2025

New research from scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography finds that atmospheric rivers explain the majority of atypical El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) years, such as 2023.

‘Marine Prosperity Areas’ Represent a New Hope in Conservation

February 13, 2025

Researchers have introduced a new framework for marine conservation, dubbed 'Marine Prosperity Areas.' This science-informed effort goes beyond protecting marine life—it uses targeted financial investments to prioritize human well-being, uplift communities, and create a sustainable blue economy.

Nearly 500 Species of Deep-Sea Dwellers Documented at Costa Rican Methane Seeps

February 3, 2025

An international team of marine biologists has documented the highest known count of deep-sea species living in methane seeps off Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. A new study led by UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography catalogues 488 distinct species found in these deep-sea ecosystems.

UC San Diego Physician-Scientist to Lead New Lancet Commission on U.S. Societal Resilience

February 3, 2025

“We need to refocus on strengthening our society by understanding what makes communities resilient,” says UC San Diego faculty member Eliah Aronoff-Spencer, chair of the new Lancet Commission.

UC San Diego Hosts Hands-On Workshop for Researchers Interested in Advocating on Capitol Hill

January 30, 2025

A group of UC San Diego researchers and staff gathered for one of the first events in an Office of Research and Innovation series designed to help researchers on campus increase funding for their work and field of study.

Marine Ecosystem Survey Encounters a New Variable: Falling Ash from Los Angeles Fires

January 23, 2025

The devastating fires in Los Angeles have numerous secondary effects as scientists are finding out now off the coast of Southern California.

Five UC San Diego Researchers Receive Presidential Early Career Awards

January 17, 2025

President Joseph R. Biden announced this week the recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), including five faculty members from the University of California San Diego. The PECASE is the highest honor bestowed by the United States government to scientists and engineers in the early stages of their independent research careers.

Mangrove Loss in Acapulco Likely Worsened the Devastation of Hurricane Otis

January 14, 2025

New research led by UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography highlights the critical role of mangroves in protecting coastal communities from the devastating effects of climate change—particularly hurricanes.

Evolution of Deep-Sea Anglerfish Illuminated in New Study

December 17, 2024

A multi-institutional team of biologists has produced new insights into the evolution of anglerfish, deep-sea dwellers known for their extraordinary adaptations.

Taking Flight: UC San Diego Shaping Future of Atmospheric River Forecasting

December 12, 2024

Specially outfitted aircraft are standing by to fly out to sea into the heart of brewing storms to improve forecasts as part of the Atmospheric River Reconnaissance program (AR Recon), led by the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E) at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
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