The Story of My Octopus
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 3 December 2019
A Scripps researcher forms a deep bond with a North Pacific bigeye octopus named Aaron, later discovered to be female. Their touching companionship ends with Erin’s death, leaving a lasting emotional impact.
Keywords: octopus, Scripps, animal bonding, marine life, Erin, aquarium, companionship
How Many Parasites Can a Bird Carry?
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 18 December 2019
Scripps ecologists found parasite loads in birds depend on host energy supply, not space. This new model could predict parasite levels in any organism and aid in understanding disease spread.
Keywords: parasites, birds, energy supply, ecology, disease prediction, Scripps
Collaborative Conservation Approach for Endangered Reef Fish Yields Dramatic Results
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 6 January 2020
A long-term collaborative effort in the Cayman Islands helped Nassau Grouper recover from near collapse. Conservation policies and community partnerships tripled their spawning population in a decade.
Keywords: Nassau Grouper, conservation, Cayman Islands, overfishing, recovery, spawning, partnerships
