Parasites Associated with Eating Fish Showing Up in Southern California Fishing Locales
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 8 November 2022
Scripps researchers found invasive snails in Southern California lakes carry human-infecting trematodes that can infect fish eaten raw or undercooked. Proper cooking or freezing prevents infection.
Keywords: trematodes, invasive snails, Southern California, human infection, freshwater fish, Scripps Oceanography
Rescued Octopus Provides Rare Chance for Researchers to Understand Life Cycle
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 9 November 2022
Scripps researchers rescued a deep-sea North Pacific bigeye octopus, observed it lay fertilized eggs, and documented hatching in captivity for the first time, revealing its maternal behavior and early life stages.
Keywords: Octopus californicus, deep-sea, Scripps Oceanography, maternal behavior, egg hatching, early life, captivity
Study of Ocean Currents Reveal Intensification of Tropical Cyclones Around the World
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 16 November 2022
Scripps scientists used decades of ocean current data from NOAA’s Global Drifter Program to show tropical cyclones intensified 1991–2020, with wind speeds up 15–21%, providing the first reliable global evidence of increasing cyclone strength.
Keywords: tropical cyclones, Scripps Oceanography, Global Drifter Program, hurricane intensity
