Take a journey with Dr. Lisa Levin to cold, dark realms characterized by methane seeps, low oxygen, and the pervasive smell of rotten eggs! Discover the strange and wonderful creatures that make high-stress, muddy environments their home. (50 minutes)
The deep ocean remains largely unexplored, and deep-sea animals, their distribution and their relationships to each other are the subject of an ever-increasing variety of research projects. Join Scripps biological oceanographer Greg Rouse as he unveils the latest findings on some of the oceanŐs most intriguing and least-studied creatures and learn about the sophisticated tools used to understand the Evolution of life in the ocean. (57 minutes)
Do you ever wonder what the seashore looked like 100 years ago? Many would be shocked at the changes that have occurred during the last few decades as population in coastal regions has swelled. Please join Dr. Kaustuv Roy as he explains the role humans have played in the degradation of some of our most precious coastal treasures and ponders what we can do to preserve what is close to being lost. (57 minutes)
Charles Kennel explores how the convergence of earth science, biology, and social science through the use of information technology can lead to continuous awareness of Earth's systems, enabling coordinated responses to the global environmental challenges that face us now and in the future. (58 minutes)
Little is known of the initial phase of the sea turtle's lifecycle,especially the critically endangered leatherback. Ocean surface currents play an important role as "conveyer belts" for hatchlings, but these strong swimmers might still be able to influence their trajectories at sea. Join Scripps marine biology student Geoffrey Gearheart as he explains how scientists are determining the dispersal patterns and mechanisms of leatherback hatchlings of west Papua (Indonesia) and how this knowledge may help tailor more adequate conservation measures. (56 minutes)
Learn about the challenging research work of several of the outstanding fellowship students at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Explore topics such as antibiotics from the sea, the declining health of our oceans, mapping the seafloor, and factors affecting climate change. (57 minutes)
Join Jerry Bode and Warren Smith as they recount the fascinating history of the geological collections at Scripps. (57 minutes)
Ocean Waves not only provide recreation, aesthetic enjoyment and an occasional rearrangement of our shorelines, but can potentially be tapped as a source for cleaner energy. Join Scripps Institution of OceanographyŐs Richard Seymour as he describes how climate variability impacts the "wave climate" of the North Pacific Ocean. Learn how scientists and engineers are combining expertise to harness Waves as a source for renewable electric energy production. (54 minutes)
Join Dan Cayan as he describes his research on the impacts of climate variability and attempts to improve climate and extended weather forecasts in the California region. (59 minutes)
The southern San Andreas Fault in California has not had a large earthquake in approximately 300 years, yet the average recurrence interval for the previous five ruptures is about 180 years. Join Scripps Oceanography geoscientist Neal Driscoll as he presents new findings on a possible relationship between these earthquakes and the flooding of Lake Cahuilla, which forms episodically as the Colorado River switches course and flows north into the Salton Trough. Learn how new data on the timing and magnitude of past earthquakes are being used to assess the potential for large earthquakes in the region. (58 minutes)
Join Kendall Melville as he describes his work on Waves that occur both at the surface and in the ocean's interior and learn the profound influence their energy has on oceanographic and climatic processes. (49 minutes)
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ISBN: 978-0-9880427-0-4
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This original story about plants' dependence on the climate illustrates the theme of the issue of the online, free magazine Beyond Weather and the Water Cycle -- We Depend on Earth's Climate. The story is available at two reading levels, K-2 and 3-5. Four biomes are featured in a walk through a conservatory.
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A comprehensive manual describing the process of preparing the DJI Phantom 3 Professional for photogrammetric image capture using a pre-programmed mission plan.
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Learn about different types of radiometric dating, such as carbon dating. Understand how decay and half life work to enable radiometric dating to work. Play a game that tests your ability to match the percentage of the dating element that remains to the age of the object.
Learn about different types of radiometric dating, such as carbon dating. Understand how decay and half life work to enable radiometric dating to work. Play a game that tests your ability to match the percentage of the dating element that remains to the age of the object.
Students will make it a regular practice to record weather data using thermometers, wind vanes and rain gauges.
The Canadian Environment
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ISBN: 978-1-55195-498-1
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