SEAPLEX: Scripps Research Cruise
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 17 August 2009
SEAPLEX, a Scripps Oceanography expedition, studied plastic pollution in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Researchers found widespread plastic debris and its impact on marine life, highlighting the vast scale of ocean plastic accumulation.
Keywords: plastic pollution, SEAPLEX, ocean gyre, marine debris, Great Pacific Garbage Patch, marine life, Scripps Oceanography
Scripps-Led Studies on Coral Bleaching Show Ocean Health Plays Vital Role in Coral Reef Recovery
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 20 August 2009
Studies show corals recover from bleaching faster in healthier reefs. In polluted areas, recovery may take over eight years. Local stressors like runoff and overfishing worsen bleaching effects despite rising ocean temperatures.
Keywords: coral bleaching, reef health, ocean warming, local stressors, recovery, Scripps Oceanography, Mesoamerican reefs
(Floating) Around the Pier
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 26 August 2009
A 125-pound Giant Sea Bass was found dead near Scripps Pier, likely due to accidental catch. The rare specimen, now part of a research collection, offers insight into local spawning behavior in La Jolla’s protected kelp forest.
Keywords: Giant Sea Bass, La Jolla, Scripps, marine reserve, spawning, overfishing, protected species
