How Many Parasites Can a Bird Carry?
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 18 December 2019
Scripps ecologists found parasite loads in birds depend on host energy supply, not space. This new model could predict parasite levels in any organism and aid in understanding disease spread.
Keywords: parasites, birds, energy supply, ecology, disease prediction, Scripps
Collaborative Conservation Approach for Endangered Reef Fish Yields Dramatic Results
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 6 January 2020
A long-term collaborative effort in the Cayman Islands helped Nassau Grouper recover from near collapse. Conservation policies and community partnerships tripled their spawning population in a decade.
Keywords: Nassau Grouper, conservation, Cayman Islands, overfishing, recovery, spawning, partnerships
New Detail in Deep-Sea Wreckage Find
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 13 January 2020
Project Recover and partners rediscovered a WWII TBF Avenger wreck off Oahu, tied to three missing U.S. servicemen. Using advanced sonar and ROVs, the team mapped the site to aid future recovery and repatriation efforts.
Keywords: WWII, TBF Avenger, Project Recover, Oahu, MIA, wreck discovery, Scripps
