Lake Tahoe Research Provides New Insights on Global Change
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 24 February 2015
A Scripps-led study reveals that nitrogen, including fossil fuel-derived types, is stored for centuries in Lake Tahoe’s ecosystem, affecting its food web and clarity. Phosphorus limitation may hinder nitrogen recycling, highlighting climate change impacts.
Keywords: Lake Tahoe, nitrogen cycle, Scripps, phosphorus limitation, climate change, nutrient balance, ecosystem
Research Highlight: Local Survey Shows More Than Half of All California Fish Species Can Be Found in La Jolla
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 2 March 2015
A Scripps study found over half of California's marine fish species near La Jolla, showing the area's ecological richness. Researchers combined specimen records and diver surveys to highlight the value of MPAs and natural history collections.
Keywords: La Jolla, marine protected areas, Scripps, fish diversity, natural history collections, California coast, ichthyology
Research Highlight: The Dolphin Sentinels
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 4 March 2015
Scripps researchers found 327 chemicals in dolphins' blubber, including many unknown or unmonitored ones, revealing how pollutants enter the marine food web. The study used a novel non-targeted detection method to expose hidden environmental threats.
Keywords: dolphins, marine pollution, Scripps, chemical contaminants, food web, DDT, non-targeted analysis
