Silky Shark Population Study Offers Clues for Conservation
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 29 May 2025
UC San Diego and partners mapped silky shark populations in the Eastern Pacific, revealing three distinct stocks. Findings aid conservation and fishery management, especially as juveniles face high bycatch rates in global fisheries.
Keywords: silky sharks, UC San Diego, Eastern Pacific, fisheries, bycatch, conservation, population mapping
Applications Now Open for Startups Looking to Join StartBlue Ocean Enterprise Accelerator Program
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 2 June 2025
UC San Diego’s StartBlue Ocean Enterprise Accelerator is accepting 2025 applications. Backed by NOAA funding, the program supports startups developing ocean technologies that advance the Blue Economy and coastal resilience.
Keywords: StartBlue, UC San Diego, ocean innovation, Blue Economy, NOAA funding, startups, accelerator
Freshwater Fish in U.S. Carry Introduced Human-Infecting Parasites
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 3 June 2025
A UC San Diego study found over 90% of popular freshwater fish in Southern California carry human-infecting parasites. Risks can be avoided by proper cooking or freezing, underscoring the need for awareness and public health tracking.
Keywords: UC San Diego, parasites, freshwater fish, public health, Southern California, trematodes, invasive snails
