Study: Diminishing Sea Ice is Increasing the Size of Arctic Ocean Food Web Base
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 23 November 2016
Scripps-led study finds Arctic Ocean primary productivity rose 47% since 1997 due to sea ice loss, but leveled off after 2011, likely from nutrient limits. Earlier spring blooms are also occurring.
Keywords: Arctic Ocean, primary productivity, sea ice loss, phytoplankton, biomass, Scripps
Marine Microbes Could Help Clean Up Environmental Pollutants
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 2 December 2016
Scripps researchers discovered a marine bacterial enzyme that removes bromine from carbon, potentially enabling bioremediation of toxic halogenated pollutants like pesticides and flame retardants.
Keywords: marine bacteria, enzyme, bromine removal, bioremediation, pollutants
Lawnmowers of the Sea
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 5 December 2016
Scripps-led study shows algae-eating reef fish have specialized grazing roles, each targeting different algae types. This diversity helps maintain healthy coral reefs and guides better reef management.
Keywords: coral reefs, herbivorous fish, algae grazing, reef health, biodiversity, Scripps, Hawaii
