Can Coral Reefs Delay the Damaging Effects of Ocean Acidification?
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 26 November 2013
Scripps-led study finds coral reefs may partially offset ocean acidification by altering local seawater chemistry, but this comes with risks to reef health and structure due to increased dissolution and reduced calcification.
Keywords: coral reefs, ocean acidification, CO2, pH, calcification, reef chemistry, Scripps
Eye-opening Journey to a Pristine Coral Paradise
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 6 December 2013
Scripps scientists led supporters on an expedition to pristine Millennium Atoll, offering firsthand experience of an untouched coral reef and raising funds for coral research and conservation.
Keywords: Millennium Atoll, coral reefs, Scripps, expedition, conservation, ocean research, biodiversity
Research Highlight: Tuned in to Whale Behavior
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 8 January 2014
Scripps scientists use underwater acoustic tools to study elusive beaked whales, identifying species-specific echolocation signals to understand their behavior and how human noise may impact them.
Keywords: beaked whales, echolocation, acoustic research, Scripps, ocean noise, deep diving, marine biology
