Heat and Cold Damage Corals in Their Own Ways, Scripps Study Shows
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 1 February 2012
Scripps scientists found cold stress harms corals more than heat in the short term, but heat causes greater long-term damage. Corals showed resilience to cold by acclimating, highlighting the complex effects of temperature changes from climate shifts.
Keywords: cold stress, heat stress, coral resilience, ocean warming, Scripps
Research Highlight: Massive Fish Spawning Migration Comes into Focus
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 23 February 2012
Scientists and fishermen in the Gulf of California use GPS to track corvina spawning and fishing patterns. Their collaboration aims to ensure sustainable harvests while protecting this key species and supporting local livelihoods.
Keywords: corvina, spawning, sustainable fishing, Gulf of California, GPS tracking, fisheries management, community collaboration
Running Hot and Cold in the Deep Sea: Scientists Explore Rare Environment
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 6 March 2012
Scientists discovered a rare deep-sea ecosystem off Costa Rica combining features of hydrothermal vents and methane seeps, hosting tubeworms, unique species, and complex life. Dubbed a “hydrothermal seep,” it reveals new biodiversity.
Keywords: deep sea, hydrothermal seep, methane seeps, tubeworms, Jaco Scar, new species, biodiversity
