Scientists Report First Recording of a Blue Whale's Heart Rate
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 25 November 2019
Stanford and Scripps scientists recorded the first wild blue whale heart rate, revealing extreme slow and fast beats that push the species’ physiological limits and may explain why no animal grows larger.
Keywords: blue whale, heart rate, physiology, Scripps, Stanford, bradycardia, tachycardia
The Story of My Octopus
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 3 December 2019
A Scripps researcher forms a deep bond with a North Pacific bigeye octopus named Aaron, later discovered to be female. Their touching companionship ends with Erin’s death, leaving a lasting emotional impact.
Keywords: octopus, Scripps, animal bonding, marine life, Erin, aquarium, companionship
How Many Parasites Can a Bird Carry?
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 18 December 2019
Scripps ecologists found parasite loads in birds depend on host energy supply, not space. This new model could predict parasite levels in any organism and aid in understanding disease spread.
Keywords: parasites, birds, energy supply, ecology, disease prediction, Scripps
