Ultrasonic Antifouling Devices Found Damaging to Whales
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 31 October 2022
Ultrasonic antifouling devices from cage-diving boats near Mexico’s Guadalupe Island disrupt Cuvier’s beaked whale communication, reducing their presence. The study urges regulations to protect whales in marine sanctuaries.
Keywords: ultrasonic antifouling, Guadalupe Island, Cuvier’s beaked whales, noise pollution, marine mammals, acoustic ecology, Scripps
Parasites Associated with Eating Fish Showing Up in Southern California Fishing Locales
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 8 November 2022
Scripps researchers found invasive snails in Southern California lakes carry human-infecting trematodes that can infect fish eaten raw or undercooked. Proper cooking or freezing prevents infection.
Keywords: trematodes, invasive snails, Southern California, human infection, freshwater fish, Scripps Oceanography
Rescued Octopus Provides Rare Chance for Researchers to Understand Life Cycle
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 9 November 2022
Scripps researchers rescued a deep-sea North Pacific bigeye octopus, observed it lay fertilized eggs, and documented hatching in captivity for the first time, revealing its maternal behavior and early life stages.
Keywords: Octopus californicus, deep-sea, Scripps Oceanography, maternal behavior, egg hatching, early life, captivity
