Scientists Discover Four New Species of Deep-Sea Dwellers
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 20 May 2020
Scripps researchers named four new deep-sea “Elvis worms” with iridescent scales. Found near whale falls and vents, the species show unique gills and even scale-biting fights. DNA confirmed them as distinct species.
Keywords: Elvis worms, deep sea, scale worms, new species, Scripps, biodiversity
“It is Practically Hovering on Air”
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 26 May 2020
KAUST and Scripps scientists studied sea skaters’ wax, hairs, and movements, revealing adaptations like air-bubble breathing and record acceleration. Insights may inspire new water-repellent and friction-reducing materials.
Keywords: Halobates, sea skaters, water-repellent, adaptation, biomimicry, KAUST, Scripps
NOAA Selects UC San Diego to Host New Cooperative Institute to Study Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Systems
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 1 June 2020
NOAA chose UC San Diego’s Scripps to host CIMEAS, a $220M institute for climate, ocean, and ecosystem research. It will advance monitoring, prediction, and sustainable management, uniting multiple universities and NOAA in long-term studies.
Keywords: CIMEAS, NOAA, UC San Diego, climate research, ocean monitoring, ecosystems, sustainability
