Alyssa Griffin discusses the importance of scientific diving in her research and her efforts to diversify who has access to the practice by co-developing the SCUBA DIVERsity Fellowship Program at UC San Diego.

Knowledge about the Earth and its environment is woven throughout these new books, including two from College of Letters and Science faculty, that came out in 2023 or are about to be published. From oceans, fire and evolution to transportation and sustainability, these books inspire action on the world’s most pressing environmental issues.