New Research Unlocks Clues About the Iconic Flight of the Wandering Albatross
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 2 December 2022
Researchers tracked wandering albatrosses to study their flight, revealing they limit speed to reduce wing stress. They soar using wind shear and wave updrafts, offering insights into bird flight and potential ocean-monitoring gliders.
Keywords: wandering albatross, dynamic soaring, wind shear, GPS tracking, wing stress, ocean gliders, WHOI
Palau’s Rock Islands Harbor Heat-resistant Corals
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 21 December 2022
Scientists discovered heat-tolerant coral lineages in Palau’s Rock Islands that resist bleaching and spread to cooler reefs. The findings support targeted conservation to safeguard “Super Reefs” as climate-resilient coral sources.
Keywords: coral bleaching, thermal tolerance, Palau reefs, Porites lobata, marine heatwaves, Super Reefs, coral conservation
Research reveals new links behind climate change in Australia
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 11 January 2023
Scientists linked monsoon rains and tropical cyclone activity in Australia over 1,500 years using stalagmites and climate models, showing both are influenced by the ITCZ’s position—offering insight into future climate impacts and rainfall patterns.
Keywords: ITCZ, monsoon rainfall, tropical cyclones, Australia climate, stalagmites, climate modeling, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
