From the Field: Bringing a Blue Halo to Barbuda
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 5 June 2015
A Scripps-led initiative in Barbuda combined science and education to create marine protections, support sustainable fishing, and engage local students through place-based learning. Community involvement and outreach are key to long-term success.
Keywords: Barbuda, Blue Halo, marine conservation, sustainable fishing, education, community outreach, Scripps
Research Highlight: New Study Could Pave Way for an Ocean Acidification Early Warning System for Coral Reefs
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 8 June 2015
A Scripps-led study on the Great Barrier Reef shows corals face non-synchronized stress from ocean warming and acidification. This finding may improve models and warnings for coral health under climate change.
Keywords: coral reefs, Great Barrier Reef, ocean acidification, climate change, pH stress, temperature stress, Scripps Oceanography
Red Crabs Invade San Diego Shores
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 12 June 2015
Thousands of bright red tuna crabs washed up on San Diego beaches, likely due to warm water currents. Native to Baja and the California Current, these drifting crustaceans aren't safe to eat and are influenced by tides, wind, and ocean temperature.
Keywords: tuna crabs, San Diego, warm water, strandings, Pleuroncodes planipes, ocean currents, Scripps Oceanography
