Automated System Advances Study of Chemical 'Pulse' of Coral Reefs
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 4 October 2016
UCSD researchers developed BEAMS, an autonomous system measuring coral reef health by tracking net community production and calcification. It enables long-term, high-resolution monitoring of reef metabolism, aiding understanding of acidification impacts and ecosystem function.
Keywords: BEAMS, coral reefs, ocean acidification, reef health, net community production, calcification, marine chemistry
The Future of Iconic Ocean Temperature Measurement Series to Be Considered
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 4 October 2016
Scripps’ Shore Stations Program, marking 100 years of coastal temperature and salinity data, will hold a symposium to discuss its future, funding, and methods. The program’s long-term data is vital for understanding California’s climate and ocean changes.
Keywords: Shore Stations Program, Scripps, ocean temperature, salinity, long-term data, California coast, climate monitoring
Phantom fishing targets turtles in northern Australia
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 14 January 2013
Researchers modeled ghostnet movement in Australia’s Gulf of Carpentaria, revealing turtle entanglement hotspots. Intercepting nets early could protect biodiversity, especially six threatened turtle species.
Keywords: ghostnets, marine turtles, Gulf of Carpentaria, biodiversity, ocean currents, CSIRO, conservation
