Study Proposes New Explanation for California Anchovy Booms and Busts
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 5 December 2023
Scripps and NOAA scientists found that shorter food chains supporting anchovy larvae precede population booms, while longer ones precede busts. The discovery could help predict anchovy cycles and guide fishery management.
Keywords: anchovy, food chain, larvae, CalCOFI, population cycles, fisheries, marine ecosystem
Three Decades of Data In Bangladesh Show Elevated Risk of Infant Mortality In Flood-Prone Areas
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 5 December 2023
A 30-year study found 152,753 excess infant deaths in Bangladesh linked to living in flood-prone areas, with higher risk during rainy months. Results highlight long-term health impacts of recurring climate hazards.
Keywords: Bangladesh, infant mortality, floods, climate change, public health, long-term impacts, extreme weather
Ecosystem Benefits to Humanity Expected to Decline by Nine Percent by 2100
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 18 December 2023
By 2100, climate change may cause a 9% global loss of ecosystem services, cutting GDP by 1.3% on average. Poorer nations face 90% of damages, highlighting climate-driven inequality and the need for nature-focused policies.
Keywords: natural capital, ecosystem services, GDP, climate change, inequality, forests, biodiversity
