Ocean Acidification May Reduce Sea Scallop Fisheries
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 21 September 2018
A WHOI model predicts Atlantic sea scallop populations could drop over 50% in 30–80 years due to ocean acidification from rising CO₂. Strong climate policies and fisheries management may help reduce this decline.
Keywords: Scott Doney, marine ecosystems, PLoS One, Atlantic fishery, NOAA, sustainable fishing, shellfish decline
Study Tracks Severe Bleaching Events on a Pacific Coral Reef Over Past Century
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 8 November 2018
A WHOI-led study reveals that corals on Jarvis Island have endured repeated bleaching events since 1912 due to El Niño heatwaves. Despite past resilience, a record 2015 bleaching killed 95% of corals, raising concerns about future reef recovery.
Keywords: Anne Cohen, Hannah Barkley, Communications Biology, ocean acidification, coral core samples, NSF
Alvin Submersible Makes 5,000th Dive
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 26 November 2018
Alvin, the WHOI-operated deep-sea submersible, made its 5,000th dive in 2018. Since 1964, Alvin has advanced ocean science with discoveries like hydrothermal vents and deep-sea life, and is soon to reach 98% of the seafloor at 6,500 meters.
Keywords: chemosynthesis, deep ocean, submersible upgrade, seafloor access, Titanic, Deepwater Horizon
