Scripps Oceanography News


Scripps Oceanography's Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation Toasts...
Center celebrates anniversary and looks forward to the decades ahead

Study Shows Health, Food Security Benefits from Climate Change Actions
NASA-led study builds on Scripps research identifying mitigation strategies

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Offers Half-Off Admission to San Diego County Resid...
Special 20th anniversary deal valid on the 20th of each month through September 2012

Comprehensive Study Makes Key Findings of Ocean pH Variations
Some organisms already experiencing ocean acidification levels not predicted to be reached until 2100

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San Diego Dive Community



High Surf Can't Keep Beachgoers Away
Despite a high surf advisory issued for San Diego County, local beaches saw plenty of visitors out to enjoy Thursday's weather.

Scripps marine center celebrates 10 years
The Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation at Scripps celebrates its 10-year anniversary this week. It was designed to push science at Scripps Institution of Oceanography in a new direction during its second century of discovery.

Ocean Acidification Study Helps Scientists Evaluate Effects On Marine Life
Might a penguin's next meal be affected by the exhaust from your tailpipe? The answer may be yes, when you add your exhaust fumes to the total amount of carbon dioxide lofted into the atmosphere by humans since the industrial revolution. One-third of that carbon dioxide is absorbed by the world's...


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Science



Giant map brings giant smiles
L?Observateur LAPLACE ? With the help of one of the world?s largest maps of North America, students at John L. Ory Magnet School and Emily C. Watkins Elementary School in LaPlace will spend the week exploring the intricacies that make up the continent, as well as the bodies of water surrounding it.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish aims to play down today's FA Cup tie
Kenny Dalglish has lived and grieved with his club's fans so he knows better than to lecture them now. Related Stories Wayne Rooney doubtful for Manchester United's 'massive' Anfield Cup tie Sir Alex Ferguson calls for calm as Manchester United and Liverpool prepare for "massive game"

Clipper Race sails into S'pore with home team emerging 5th in Race 7
The international fleet competing in the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race sailed into Marina at Keppel Bay on Saturday morning to rousing cheers from Singaporeans, families and residents of Keppel Bay. Related Stories Malaysian Super League: Fans boost LionsXII home mission Malaysian Supe...

How to help hummingbirds survive the winter
An Anna's hummingbird flutters in for a morning drink. When the weather is cold, bring feeders inside at night so they don't freeze. In a cold spell such as last week's, hummingbird feeders can freeze, shutting down the restaurant for resident Anna's hummingbirds.


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Environment



Santa Monica Mirror's Events, Art, Theater, And Music Calendar Jan. 27 To...
LAST CHANCE Buy Local: Think International, a new exhibition at TAG Gallery at Bergamot Station concludes this Sunday, Jan. 28. The 40 diverse artists of this gallery will display their latest work in a group exhibition. The exhibit will span all media and genres of painting, photography, and scu...

Red crabs brave Christmas Island spill
Christmas Island's red crabs began marching to the forest from the sea after a wrecked ship polluted waters.

The alternative map for 2012 visitors
An alternative map for Olympic visitors

Sea Turtle Baby Boom on Turtle Islands Breaks 28-year Record
January 27, 2012 (Manila, Philippines)? More than one million green turtle (Chelonia mydas) eggs were laid last year on Baguan Island of Turtle Islands, Tawi-Tawi, achieving an all-time high since recording of nesting started in 1984, Conservation International (CI) Philippines, citing figures ob...


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Technology



Gear set for Sevens bid
Highlanders' wing Hosea Gear said he had no trouble persuading coach Jamie Joseph to allow him time away with Gordon Tietjens' New Zealand Sevens squad.

French telco regulator to inspect Free's network
PARIS (Reuters) - France's telecom regulator will carry out an inspection of the network of mobile operator Iliad , in a bid to address accusations levied by its competitors that the new entrant's infrastructure was not operational. Since Iliad, which markets its services under the brand name Fre...

S Korea Regulator OKs Sale Of Lone Star's KEB Stake To Hana Financial
("UPDATE: S Korea Regulator OKs Sale Of Lone Star's KEB Stake To Hana Financial," at 1027 GMT, misstated the month that FSC ordered Lone Star to sell down its KEB stake in the seventh paragraph. The correct version follows:)


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