New Research Findings on Carbon Cycle Feed Climate Research
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 6 February 2017
Study finds ocean fronts transport double the carbon to deep waters, aiding long-term storage. Sinking algae, crustaceans, and dense diatom shells play key roles in this climate-critical process.
Keywords: carbon cycle, ocean fronts, deep sea, diatoms, algae, sequestration, climate change
Analysis of an 1883 At-Sea Rescue Leads to a New Understanding of Wave Energy
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 7 February 2017
Oceanographers used an 1883 fish-oil wave-calming rescue to model how surface slicks reduce wind stress, not wave energy, enabling safer seas. Findings may inform storm and hurricane mitigation.
Keywords: wave energy, fish oil, wind stress, ocean model, rescue, surface slicks, storms
Parrotfish Critical for Healthy Coral Reefs
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 9 February 2017
Study using 3,000 years of fossil records shows parrotfish grazing boosts coral growth. Protecting them from overfishing is vital for reef health, especially in the Caribbean.
Keywords: parrotfish, coral reefs, fossil record, grazing, overfishing, reef health, Caribbean
