A New Way to Differentiate Orca Whale “Cultures” through Audio Recordings
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 1 June 2022
Scripps scientists found that orca echolocation clicks can distinguish ecotypes—resident, transient, and offshore whales. This breakthrough enables machine learning to track populations, movements, and threats, aiding conservation of endangered orcas.
Keywords: orcas, echolocation, ecotypes, Scripps, resident whales, conservation
The Delicate, Detailed, and Chilling Dynamics of Underwater Waves
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 2 June 2022
Scripps researchers used fiber optic temperature sensing to reveal how internal waves evolve nearshore at La Jolla. Instead of chaotic breaking, they form organized vortices, influencing sediment transport, nutrient mixing, and coastal ecosystem health.
Keywords: internal waves, Scripps Beach, fiber optic sensing, turbulence, vortices, nutrients, coastal ecosystem
3D Bioprinting Process Produces Living Coral Microhabitats
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 16 June 2022
UC San Diego scientists created the first 3D-printed synthetic coral tissues to study coral-algae symbiosis and bleaching. These models mimic coral skeleton, gut, and skin, offering insights into resilience and future reef restoration.
Keywords: 3D bioprinting, synthetic coral, algae symbiosis, coral bleaching, reef restoration, UC San Diego
