High Five at 500 Fathoms
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 8 June 2017
During a deep-sea expedition off Costa Rica, an octopus touched HOV Alvin’s arm. Researchers studied methane seeps, which host unique fauna like yeti crabs and mussels, by transplanting rocks between active and inactive sites.
Keywords: octopus, methane seeps, deep sea, Costa Rica, Scripps, Alvin
Fish Love Songs May Help Protect Them From Overfishing, Study Finds
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 13 June 2017
Scientists developed an acoustic method to estimate Gulf Corvina numbers by recording loud spawning calls, helping manage overfishing. The approach could apply to other sound-producing fish.
Keywords: Gulf Corvina, spawning, bioacoustics, overfishing, Mexico, fisheries management
Scripps Oceanography, INECC, and Sea Shepherd Study Elusive Cuvier's Beaked Whale
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 3 July 2017
Scientists studying Guadalupe Island found unusually high numbers of elusive Cuvier’s beaked whales, possibly using it as a breeding site. Drone footage captured rare mother-calf behavior.
Keywords: Guadalupe Island, Cuvier’s beaked whale, breeding, drone footage, marine research
