Scripps Oceanography News


Solo Ocean Rower and Eco-Adventurer Roz Savage to speak at Birch Aquarium at ...
The Oct. 7 event is free and open to the public

Seafood Stewardship Questionable: UBC-Scripps Experts
International group of scientists criticizes actions of fisheries certifier

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Announces Fall Evening Lecture Series
Topics include earthquakes and the magnetic sphere

Scripps Oceanography Biologists Awarded Prestigious Honors
Four scientists lauded with national and international honors

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San Diego Dive Community



VAN ZANT: Local marine life is rich along the coast
My endless quest for fishing information always starts with Don Ashley at Pierpoint Landing. He always has an up-to-date fishing report for this column, and one that I feel is honest and very current.

Researchers develop simulation to better understand the effects of sound on m...
A combination of the biology of marine mammals, mechanical vibrations and acoustics has led to a breakthrough discovery allowing scientists to better understand the potential harmful effects of sound on marine mammals such as whales and dolphins.

Annie Spiegelman: We Are the Champions! Marin County Fair: Greenest County Fa...
Marin County officials are claiming the record for recycling the most ever waste at a county fair. Roughly 90 percent of the garbage created at this summer's county fair was diverted away from overcrowded landfills.


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Science



Virginia largely unscathed by Hurricane Earl
VIRGINIA BEACH ? Hurricane Earl lashed Virginia's coast with winds and a pelting rain Friday, leaving little destruction in its wake and emergency officials relieved and satisfied that residents had heeded their warnings.

Slideshow/Video: First look at new LMHS
Many students got their first look at the new Lower Merion High School Tuesday as the incoming freshman class was invited to tour the facility.

Video: A-whirl with creativity
Remember spin art, that standard attraction at school fairs and carnivals? You dropped paint onto spinning cardboard and the result was always a surprise.

Pirates tame Tigers for 20-13 win
GURLEY ? Blake Truett scored three touchdowns and Collin Langley rushed for 124 yards as Boaz beat Madison County 20-13 Friday in the Class 5A, Region 7 opener for both teams.


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Environment



Rough waves put sea turtles at risk
Earl's waves have stripped away parts of many beaches. The sand is what protects a sea turtle's nest.

Gene-Altered Salmon Safe for Eating and Environment, FDA Says - BusinessWeek
... environment, said U.S ... The genetically modified salmon also are unlikely to escape into the ocean or reproduce with conventional fish, the FDA staff reviewers said. --Editors: Chris Staiti To contact the ...

Listening Campaign of the Pacific Ocean Begins - Softpedia
researchers are now prepared to start using the recently-develop Pacific Ocean Shelf Tracking (POST ... understanding of animals under the water ? it's a completely different environment, and we're limited in our ...

American Samoa to ban plastic bags in effort to protect environment - Washing...
... environment for future generations ... fill streams and pollute the ocean. Advocates say marine animals can become entangled in the bags, which take 500 to 1,000 years to decompose. The law takes effect Feb. 23.


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Technology



Can the Brazilians Rescue Burger King?
America's no. 2 burger chain is struggling in its fight againstMcDonald's. Why going private could pay off.

Body of son of boxing promoter found in Cascades
Searchers spotted the body of the son of Hall of Fame boxing promoter Bob Arum on a rugged Washington state mountainside Friday afternoon, five days after they began looking for him in North Cascades National Park, authorities said.

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