El Niño Impacts on Southern California Estuaries Reveal Potential for More Frequent Closures
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 14 April 2020
A Scripps-led study found that Southern California’s intermittently closed estuaries are more vulnerable to El Niño-driven waves and sea-level rise than perennially open estuaries, highlighting the need for tailored management strategies.
Keywords: Southern California estuaries, El Niño, climate change, sea-level rise, intermittently closed estuaries, perennially open estuaries
Tube Worm Slime Displays Long-Lasting, Self-Powered Glow
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 27 April 2020
Researchers found that marine parchment tube worms produce a long-lasting blue bioluminescent glow powered by ferritin, acting like a molecular battery. This discovery could inspire sustainable lighting and biomedical applications.
Keywords: bioluminescence, tube worm, ferritin, molecular battery, sustainable lighting, blue light, biomedical applications
Understanding Microbiomes in Salmon Hatcheries
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 6 May 2020
A study comparing salmon hatchery systems found that fish in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) had richer, more diverse microbiomes linked to larger size and better health, suggesting RAS may improve sustainable aquaculture yields.
Keywords: salmon, aquaculture, microbiome, hatcheries, RAS, fish health, sustainability
