Pollutant Levels in Tuna Depend on Where They Are Caught
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 3 August 2017
Scripps researchers found yellowfin tuna from industrialized oceans had up to 36× more pollutants than those from pristine waters, with many triggering health advisories.
Keywords: yellowfin tuna, pollutants, POPs, TICs, health risk, Scripps
Analysis of "Rusty" Lunar Rock Suggest the Moon's Interior Is Dry
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 21 August 2017
Scripps researchers analyzed Apollo 16’s “Rusty Rock” and found the Moon’s interior is likely very dry, supporting theories of a hot, volatile-losing formation after a cataclysmic impact.
Keywords: Moon, Rusty Rock, zinc isotopes, dry interior, Scripps
Protect Herbivores, Preserve Coral Reefs
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 30 August 2017
Scripps scientists found protecting herbivorous fish in Hawaii’s Kahekili reserve boosts coral health by curbing seaweed growth. Grazing rates rose sharply in five years, suggesting herbivore management can sustain reefs.
Keywords: coral reef, herbivore management, Hawaii, parrotfish, seaweed control, Scripps
