Hawkfish Species Thrive on Remote Reefs Thanks to Food Preferences
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 7 April 2020
Scripps and SDSU researchers found that closely related hawkfish species coexist on South Pacific reefs by eating different prey. Gut content sequencing showed dietary partitioning, helping explain their biodiversity.
Keywords: hawkfish, coral reefs, biodiversity, trophic partitioning, gut microbiome, South Pacific, ecology
Coral-Inspired Biomaterials Could Lead to Highly Efficient Biofuel Production
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 8 April 2020
Scripps, UC San Diego, and Cambridge scientists 3D printed coral-inspired structures that grow algae up to 100× denser than liquid cultures. The technology could boost biofuel production and aid coral reef restoration.
Keywords: 3D printing, coral, algae, biofuels, bioreactors, photosynthesis, reef restoration
Scientific Resilience During a Pandemic
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 9 April 2020
A South Atlantic research cruise was canceled due to COVID-19, but scientists deployed six SOCCOM floats, gathering vital ocean data. The mission also connected students to science through the adopt-a-float program, inspiring amid global turmoil.
Keywords: SOCCOM, ocean floats, climate change, carbon cycle, COVID-19, Southern Ocean, education
