Scientists Uncover Cellular Process Behind Oxygen Production
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 31 May 2023
Scripps researchers discovered a proton pump enzyme (VHA) that boosts photosynthesis in diatoms, contributing up to 12% of Earth’s oxygen. The finding links evolution, symbiosis, and climate relevance.
Keywords: phytoplankton, diatoms, photosynthesis, oxygen production, VHA enzyme, evolution, carbon fixation
Protecting Large Ocean Areas Doesn’t Curb Fishing Catches
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 31 May 2023
A five-year study of Mexico’s Revillagigedo National Park shows large, fully protected MPAs safeguard biodiversity without harming fisheries, disproving industry claims and supporting global 30x30 conservation goals.
Keywords: Revillagigedo National Park, marine protected areas, biodiversity, fishing industry, satellite tracking, AI monitoring, conservation policy
Exploring Ocean Currents 20,000 Feet Under the Sea
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 6 June 2023
A research cruise on NIWA’s R/V Tangaroa deployed Deep Argo floats and conducted CTD casts in the Kermadec Trench, advancing deep-ocean monitoring to study warming boundary currents vital for climate and sea level rise.
Keywords: Deep Argo, CTD casts, western boundary current, NIWA Tangaroa, deep ocean warming, climate system, dissolved oxygen
