Discovering the Mysteries of the Arctic
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 1 May 2024
Aboard the USCGC Healy, the NABOS 2023 Arctic expedition gathered vital climate and ocean data with advanced instruments and moorings. Scripps’ STARC team supported digital infrastructure, enabling real-time science in extreme conditions.
Keywords: Arctic expedition, USCGC Healy, NABOS 2023, STARC, climate change, ocean data, Scripps Oceanography
DDT Pollutants Found in Deep Sea Fish off Los Angeles Coast
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 6 May 2024
New research shows DDT dumped off Los Angeles decades ago still contaminates deep-sea fish and sediments near Catalina, raising concerns the toxins are entering marine food webs and threatening wildlife and human health.
Keywords: DDT, Catalina Island, deep-sea fish, marine pollution, food web, toxic legacy
Study Pinpoints Cellular Response to Pressure in Sea Star Embryos
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 7 May 2024
Scientists found that sea star embryo cells adapt to pressure by forming scutoid shapes, revealing how tissues handle growth stress. This discovery may inform cancer research and fundamental cell biology.
Keywords: scutoid, sea star embryos, cell division, epithelial tissue, tissue growth, cancer research
