Behind a Marine Creature's Bright Green Fluorescent Glow
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 1 July 2014
Scripps scientists discovered structural reasons for fluorescence brightness in lancelets, finding GFPs up to 5x brighter than current types, with potential biomedical and defense applications.
Keywords: fluorescence, GFP, lancelets, biotechnology, protein tracers, Scripps, brightness
From Despair to Repair: Protecting Parrotfish Can Help Bring Back Caribbean Coral Reefs
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 2 July 2014
Caribbean coral reefs have declined by 50% since 1970, mainly due to loss of grazers like parrotfish. Restoring these fish is key to reef survival, despite climate threats. A new report urges immediate, unified regional conservation actions.
Keywords: coral reefs, Caribbean, parrotfish, overfishing, climate change, reef restoration, Scripps
Research Highlight: New Images Reveal the Anatomy of an Active Volcano
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 1 August 2014
Scripps scientists used advanced seismic imaging to map a massive magma chamber beneath Axial volcano, revealing complex magma pathways and structures, offering the most detailed volcanic image yet.
Keywords: Axial volcano, magma chamber, seismic imaging, Pacific Northwest, Scripps, geology, volcanic activity
