Proton Pump Found to Regulate Blood pH in Stingrays
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 19 August 2016
Scripps researchers found a proton pump enzyme, used by boneworms and corals, also regulates blood pH in stingrays by expelling excess acid. This may improve understanding of human kidney function and pH-related illnesses.
Keywords: Scripps Oceanography, proton pump, VHA enzyme, stingray, blood pH regulation, boneworms, corals, Jinae Roa, MartÃn Tresguerres
Around the Pier: Thirty Years On, a Groundbreaking "Gem" Still Shines
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 23 August 2016
The XBT, developed by Roemmich and Cornuelle, revolutionized oceanography by enabling repeated, high-resolution ocean temperature measurements. Their HR-XBT Network revealed heat transport and climate trends, forming a foundation for modern ocean monitoring programs like Argo.
Keywords: XBT, oceanography, HR-XBT Network, ocean temperature, climate change, ocean currents, Argo program
Automated System Advances Study of Chemical 'Pulse' of Coral Reefs
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 4 October 2016
UCSD researchers developed BEAMS, an autonomous system measuring coral reef health by tracking net community production and calcification. It enables long-term, high-resolution monitoring of reef metabolism, aiding understanding of acidification impacts and ecosystem function.
Keywords: BEAMS, coral reefs, ocean acidification, reef health, net community production, calcification, marine chemistry
