Estimating the Feeding Habits of Corals May Offer New Insights on Resilient Reefs
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 18 October 2018
Scripps researchers found corals in nutrient-rich waters eat more plankton, reducing reliance on algae. This feeding flexibility may boost resilience to bleaching and climate change.
Keywords: corals, plankton, algae, resilience, bleaching, climate change, Scripps
Ocean Warming Detected from Atmospheric Gas Measurements
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 1 November 2018
Study finds oceans absorbed 13 zettajoules/year (1991–2016), ~60% more than IPCC estimate, implying higher climate sensitivity. Method uses atmospheric O₂ and CO₂ changes.
Keywords: ocean warming, heat uptake, IPCC, Scripps, APO
Study Suggests Which Feeds Could Work Best for Small-scale Freshwater Aquaculture
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 6 November 2018
Scripps PhD student Jeremiah Minich’s Malawi study found broiler chicken manure boosted tilapia growth by 82%, quail manure increased catfish weight by 125%. Results may improve small-scale aquaculture.
Keywords: aquaculture, Malawi, tilapia, catfish, manure, microbiome
