UC San Diego’s Scripps Oceanography awarded $5.6 million for Southern California DDT ocean dumpsite research
Decades ago, the San Pedro Basin off the coast of Los Angeles was a dumpsite used by various industries. Recent research and reporting has found the dumping of waste from byproducts of the pesticide dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and other industrial wastes may be larger than previously thoug
Hollywood in La Jolla: From murder mysteries to sci-fi and more
Besides its beautiful beaches, and many historic buildings, La Jolla has been home to backdrops and locations for various movies, TV shows, and more. From science fiction films like “Gattaca” to murder-themed TV shows including “Silk Stalkings,” “Veronica Mars,” and “Terriers,” La Jolla has many att
From sea to shore: peer into the captivating world of tidepools
From sea anemones to hermit crabs, there is no shortage of life in San Diego’s tide pools. Starting this January, nature lovers will have the opportunity to explore local tide pools with a naturalist from Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego with the return of Tidepo
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