Research Highlight: New Study Could Pave Way for an Ocean Acidification Early Warning System for Coral Reefs
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 8 June 2015
A Scripps-led study on the Great Barrier Reef shows corals face non-synchronized stress from ocean warming and acidification. This finding may improve models and warnings for coral health under climate change.
Keywords: coral reefs, Great Barrier Reef, ocean acidification, climate change, pH stress, temperature stress, Scripps Oceanography
Red Crabs Invade San Diego Shores
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 12 June 2015
Thousands of bright red tuna crabs washed up on San Diego beaches, likely due to warm water currents. Native to Baja and the California Current, these drifting crustaceans aren't safe to eat and are influenced by tides, wind, and ocean temperature.
Keywords: tuna crabs, San Diego, warm water, strandings, Pleuroncodes planipes, ocean currents, Scripps Oceanography
A Tale of Two Whales: Seven-Year Study Indicates Steady and Upward Trends for Blue and Fin Whales in Southern California
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 25 June 2015
A Scripps study shows blue whale populations are stable and fin whale populations are rising in Southern California. Using underwater acoustic data, researchers found differing habitat use and seasonal patterns, aiding conservation efforts.
Keywords: blue whales, fin whales, population trends, Southern California Bight, acoustic monitoring, Scripps Oceanography, marine mammals
