A Scripps Researcher Describes Unexpected Biodiversity Among Deep-Sea Acorn Worms
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 16 January 2012
New research reveals a fourth deep-sea family of acorn worms, Torquaratoridae, with unique anatomy and behavior. These findings offer fresh insight into vertebrate evolution and expand known biodiversity in an ancient invertebrate group.
Keywords: acorn worms, vertebrate origins, Torquaratoridae, deep sea, evolution, hemichordates, Scripps
Heat and Cold Damage Corals in Their Own Ways, Scripps Study Shows
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 1 February 2012
Scripps scientists found cold stress harms corals more than heat in the short term, but heat causes greater long-term damage. Corals showed resilience to cold by acclimating, highlighting the complex effects of temperature changes from climate shifts.
Keywords: cold stress, heat stress, coral resilience, ocean warming, Scripps
Research Highlight: Massive Fish Spawning Migration Comes into Focus
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 23 February 2012
Scientists and fishermen in the Gulf of California use GPS to track corvina spawning and fishing patterns. Their collaboration aims to ensure sustainable harvests while protecting this key species and supporting local livelihoods.
Keywords: corvina, spawning, sustainable fishing, Gulf of California, GPS tracking, fisheries management, community collaboration
