Research Highlight: Sick Reefs and Marine Fungus
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 18 February 2014
A Scripps study finds that ocean warming and acidification alter coral disease dynamics, worsening coral loss. While acidity slows disease spread, it also weakens coral recovery—highlighting the urgent need for climate and nutrient pollution action.
Keywords: coral reefs, marine disease, ocean acidification, climate change, fungal infection, coral resilience, nutrient pollution
Research Highlight: The Ocean as Air Filter
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 13 March 2014
UC San Diego researchers found that the ocean absorbs nitrogen oxide pollutants at night, removing about 15% from the atmosphere and reducing ozone formation potential—highlighting the ocean’s role as a natural air filter.
Keywords: nitrogen oxides, ocean sink, air pollution, ozone, night absorption, Scripps Pier, atmospheric chemistry
Device Could Expand Oceanographic Studies with Unmanned Sensors
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 4 March 2014
Scripps researchers developed a submersible mini-winch for Wave Gliders, enabling remote, long-term ocean CTD profiling. This innovation could transform ocean data collection in dangerous or hard-to-reach areas.
Keywords: mini-winch, Wave Glider, CTD profiling, ocean sensors, remote data, oceanography, unmanned vehicle
