At Least One-Third of Marine Species Remain Undescribed
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 15 November 2012
A global marine species register reveals at least one-third of ocean species remain undiscovered. With 226,000 species described, experts estimate up to 1 million exist. The World Register of Marine Species aims to catalog them all.
Keywords: marine biodiversity, species discovery, WoRMS, ocean life, taxonomy, Scripps, marine insects
Scripps Scientists Explore the Mysteries and Challenges of the Deep Sea
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 4 December 2012
Scripps scientists explore deep-sea life via the Deepsea Challenge expedition and raise concerns about threats from climate change and human exploitation. Discoveries include rare microbes, biodiversity shifts, and deep-sea ecosystem vulnerabilities.
Keywords: deep sea, Scripps, biodiversity, James Cameron, Mariana Trench, ocean exploration
Exploring Coral Reef Threats from Changing Ocean Chemistr
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 7 December 2012
Research in the Line Islands shows that coral reefs near human populations suffer pH drops and degradation, while untouched reefs remain healthier—offering hope that local management can help reefs resist ocean acidification.
Keywords: coral reefs, ocean acidification, Line Islands, Scripps, human impact, reef health, pH changes
