Ocean Ecosystem Structure Stable for Tens of Millions of Years, with Occasional Rapid Changes
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 7 June 2016
A study of 85 million years of fish fossils shows ocean predator-prey ratios stayed stable despite major climate shifts, with only two major changes—after the dinosaur extinction and a sharp shark decline 20 million years ago.
Keywords: ocean fossils, sharks, bony fish, climate change, mass extinction, ecosystem stability, Scripps Oceanography
Bermuda Blue
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 10 June 2016
Researchers retrieved a CO₂ monitoring buoy in Bermuda tracking temperature, salinity, and CO₂ to study ocean acidification’s impact on coral reefs. Andersson’s team is now the SCOOBY research lab.
Keywords: CO₂ monitoring, Bermuda, ocean acidification, coral reefs, SCOOBY lab, Scripps Oceanography
Study Finds Manta Rays Are Local Commuters; Not Long-Distance Travelers
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 20 June 2016
Scripps-led research shows oceanic manta rays are mostly homebodies, with limited movement between regions. This residency makes them vulnerable to local threats but also means they can be protected through local and national conservation efforts.
Keywords: oceanic manta rays, residency, limited migration, Scripps Oceanography, conservation, tagging study
