Nature's Glowing Slime: Scientists Peek into Hidden Sea Worm's Light
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 13 November 2013
Scripps scientists studied the parchment tube worm's glowing mucus, revealing its long-lasting blue light is powered by riboflavin and possibly useful for defense or prey attraction, with future biotech potential.
Keywords: bioluminescence, marine worm, riboflavin, glowing mucus, Chaetopterus, Scripps, photoprotein
Scripps Oceanography Researchers Engineer Breakthrough for Biofuel Production
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 20 November 2013
Scripps researchers engineered algae to boost lipid production for biofuels without slowing growth, solving a key challenge in sustainable energy development and advancing algal biofuel efficiency.
Keywords: algae, biofuel, lipids, genetic engineering, Scripps, diatoms, sustainability
Can Coral Reefs Delay the Damaging Effects of Ocean Acidification?
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 26 November 2013
Scripps-led study finds coral reefs may partially offset ocean acidification by altering local seawater chemistry, but this comes with risks to reef health and structure due to increased dissolution and reduced calcification.
Keywords: coral reefs, ocean acidification, CO2, pH, calcification, reef chemistry, Scripps
