For Fish, Hovering Is Not Restful
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 7 July 2025
A Scripps-led study shows hovering costs fish nearly twice the energy of resting, due to constant fin movements for balance. Findings overturn assumptions and could inspire agile underwater robot design.
Keywords: fish hovering, biomechanics, energy cost, Scripps Oceanography, swim bladder, stability, robotics
A Summer of Opportunity
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 10 July 2025
Scripps research shows coral reef resilience depends on pre-disturbance community makeup. A parallel is drawn to academic adaptation, with programs like JT-SURF fostering collaboration and innovation amid challenges.
Keywords: coral resilience, community composition, JT-SURF, Sandin Lab, photogrammetry, reef ecology, adaptation
Study Reveals how Deep Ocean Currents Shape Microbial Life across South Pacific
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 11 July 2025
A Science study reveals deep ocean circulation shapes microbial diversity across the South Pacific. Distinct water masses host unique microbial ecosystems, crucial for carbon cycling and climate predictions.
Keywords: ocean circulation, microbes, South Pacific, Scripps Oceanography, carbon cycle, biodiversity
