Study of Bermuda Corals Finds Temperature Is Most Influential Factor on Coral Growth
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 10 November 2017
Scripps-led study finds Bermuda corals grow faster with warmer temperatures, showing little sensitivity to pH changes, but warn rapid warming could cause bleaching by 2040.
Keywords: Bermuda corals, warming, pH, calcification, bleaching
Scripps Scientists Use Photomosaic Technology to Find Order in the Chaos of Coral Reefs
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 14 November 2017
Scripps scientists used 3D photomosaics of Palmyra Atoll’s reef to reveal corals cluster by species’ growth strategies. This mapping aids reef conservation and restoration planning.
Keywords: coral clustering, photomosaics, Palmyra Atoll, reef ecology, conservation
New Algorithm Recognizes Distinct Dolphin Clicks in Underwater Recordings
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 8 December 2017
Scientists at Scripps created a machine-learning algorithm to identify dolphin echolocation click patterns from millions of recordings, aiding species identification and long-term monitoring.
Keywords: dolphins, echolocation, machine learning, HARPs, species ID
