Researchers Capture Video of False Killer Whale's Encounter with Longline
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 22 December 2016
Researchers captured the first video of Hawaiian false killer whales stealing fish from longlines, revealing sounds and behaviors that could help design “smart hooks” to reduce bycatch.
Keywords: false killer whales, longline fishing, depredation, bycatch reduction
In the News Now: Scripps Scientists Monitoring Massive Atmospheric River
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 7 January 2017
NPR interviewed Scripps climate scientist Marty Ralph about an atmospheric river hitting California. Researchers are monitoring its impacts to improve forecasts for drought relief and flood prevention.
Keywords: atmospheric river, California, flooding, drought, forecasting, CW3E, Scripps
A Story of Survival
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 19 January 2017
Scripps study finds market squid embryos survive corrosive, low-oxygen waters, conditions expected in future oceans. Though development slows, resilience may help sustain squid populations and fisheries.
Keywords: market squid, ocean acidification, deoxygenation, climate change, resilience, fisheries, Scripps
