DDT Pollutants Found in Deep Sea Fish off Los Angeles Coast
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 6 May 2024
New research shows DDT dumped off Los Angeles decades ago still contaminates deep-sea fish and sediments near Catalina, raising concerns the toxins are entering marine food webs and threatening wildlife and human health.
Keywords: DDT, Catalina Island, deep-sea fish, marine pollution, food web, toxic legacy
Study Pinpoints Cellular Response to Pressure in Sea Star Embryos
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 7 May 2024
Scientists found that sea star embryo cells adapt to pressure by forming scutoid shapes, revealing how tissues handle growth stress. This discovery may inform cancer research and fundamental cell biology.
Keywords: scutoid, sea star embryos, cell division, epithelial tissue, tissue growth, cancer research
Levin, Talley Named New National Academy of Science Members
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 14 May 2024
Scripps oceanographers Lisa Levin and Lynne Talley were elected to the National Academy of Sciences, honoring their groundbreaking research in deep-ocean ecosystems and ocean circulation’s role in climate.
Keywords: Lisa Levin, Lynne Talley, National Academy of Sciences, deep ocean, climate change, ocean circulation
