Study Finds that Offshore Pile Driving Noise Alters Feeding Behaviors of Longfin Squid
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 20 March 2021
Offshore wind farm noise disrupts feeding in longfin squid, an ecologically and commercially vital species. Pile driving sounds cause squid to abandon hunts, raising concerns over long-term impacts on squid populations and fisheries.
Keywords: squid, noise pollution, offshore wind, feeding behavior, pile driving, WHOI
Northern Star Coral Study Could Help Protect Tropical Corals
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 13 April 2021
Antibiotic exposure disrupted the microbiome of Northern Star Coral, but recovery occurred within two weeks. Symbiotic algae aided resilience, offering insight into coral health and conservation.
Keywords: coral, microbiome, resilience, symbiosis, antibiotics, WHOI
Some Forams Could Thrive with Climate Change, Metabolism Study Finds
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 27 May 2021
Some foraminifera species thrive in low-oxygen sediments using diverse metabolic strategies, challenging assumptions about early eukaryote evolution and offering insight into ocean responses to climate change.
Keywords: foraminifera, anoxia, metabolism, eukaryotes, climate change, WHOI
