Dr. Jennifer Smith and postdoctoral scholar Adi Khen were recently interviewed by CBS 8 San Diego on the newly re-established Ellen Browning Scripps Herbarium Collection. Watch the clip here!
Benthic Underwater Microscope imaging-PAM (BUMP)
In collaboration with the Jaffe Lab at Scripps, Smith Lab Postdoctoral Scholar, Or Ben-Zvi, has developed a cutting-edge microscope to study coral photosynthesis and health. The diver-operated microscope — called the Benthic Underwater Microscope imaging PAM, or BUMP — incorporates pulse amplitude modulated (PAM) light techniques to offer an unprecedented look at coral photosynthesis on micro-scales. In a new study, … Read More
NBC 7 Local News Feature: Kelp Crisis
Kelp bed ecosystems have been disappearing off our local coastlines, and scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography are trying to figure out why. NBC 7 San Diego caught up with PhD candidate Mohammad Sedarat to learn more about California’s struggling kelp ecosystems and how the Smith Lab is making a difference. Watch the video on below!
Mission Blue Webinar on Global Kelp Forests
Dr. Smith recently participated in a webinar by Mission Blue on Global Kelp Forests: Biodiversity, Climate, and Community. Kelp forests are among the most vital and fascinating ecosystems on the planet—supporting rich biodiversity and shaping coastal communities worldwide. In August 2025, Mission Blue held a live, discussion-based Zoom webinar featuring expert voices from Argentina, Australia, California, and South Africa as … Read More
Herbarium Collection Launch
The Smith Seaweed Ecology Lab at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography is showcasing the scientific diversity and natural beauty of seaweeds through the new Ellen Browning Scripps Herbarium Collection. This resource — a digitized and physical collection of thousands of dried seaweed specimens — is designed to teach and inspire the next generation of scientists, artists and innovators. … Read More
“Kelp Currency” — Short Film by Seatrees
Kelp forests have the power to protect marine life, absorb carbon, and reverse climate change – so why aren’t they getting the funding they deserve? “Kelp Currency,” a short film ft. Professor Jennifer Smith and Postdoctoral Researcher Laís Lima, explores the Seatrees Kelp Carbon Science Project. This groundbreaking research aims to quantify the carbon benefits of wild kelp forests and … Read More
Waterlust’s Kelp Forest Collection
Waterlust, an eco-friendly ocean apparel brand, has partnered with the Smith Seaweed Ecology Lab to launch a “Kelp Forest Collection” of swim and activewear. Every purchase from this collection donates 5% of sales to our lab and advocates for kelp forest conservation and restoration!
“Underwater Gardens” — Short Film by Smith Lab Volunteer
One of our talented volunteers, Nicole Lopez (mentored by Dr. Adi Khen), put together this film about the Smith Lab’s efforts to re-establish an herbarium collection at Scripps Oceanography. “Underwater Gardens” is a short exploration of the often overlooked but beautiful world of seaweeds, and the unexpected ways they intersect with art, science, and climate solutions: Stay tuned for future … Read More
Can Seaweed Save the Planet?
Dr. Jennifer Smith was featured in the Wavelengths series’ latest video! A species of seaweed is behind a major movement to curb methane emissions from an unlikely source—cow burps. Marine ecologist Jennifer Smith leads the Smith Lab at Scripps Oceanography where she cultivates Asparagopsis taxiformis, a species of red algae that produces a compound that could greatly reduce the production … Read More
“From the Ocean, a Cure for Cow Burps”
Check out this press release from the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA) on the potential of the red seaweed, Asparagopsis taxiformis, to significantly reduce methane emissions from the livestock industry! The article includes an interview with Dr. Jennifer Smith and other experts on the large-scale cultivation and commercialization of this nature-based climate solution.
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