SEPTEMBER 2019 NEWSLETTER

ATLANTIC CORAL SPAWNS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A LABORATORY

In a historic breakthrough, scientists at the Florida Aquarium were able to coax Florida corals to spawn in an aquarium for the first time. Why is this so important? While corals can reproduce asexually through fragmentation, this form of reproduction does not produce genetic diversity. To restore coral reefs, we need genetically diverse populations, which will be more resilient to acidification, disease and warming. This is a huge step for a more resilient future! Read the article here and check out this amazing video of the corals spawning.

IT'S ALMOST STONE CRAB SEASON! CHECKING IN ON THE OA RESEARCH

Two years ago Mote Marine Laboratory scientists showed that stone crabs, know for their particularly large and delicious claws, are not immune to the impacts of acidification. This research showed a decrease in hatching success under low pH conditions, but the study also found that some stone crabs were resilient. Next up? Scientists try to figure out what makes some stone crabs hardier than others. Learn more about the upcoming research here!

MEETINGS:

AGU Fall Meeting (December 9-13, 2019): Session on Marine-based management of atmospheric carbon dioxide and ocean acidification. Abstract submissions are now closed.

Ocean Sciences Meeting (February 16-21, 2020): Eight sessions on "Ocean Change: Acidification and Hypoxia." Abstract submission now closed. Check back soon for the program.

5th International Symposium on the Ocean in a High CO2 World (September 7-10, 2020). Website with important dates and information launched.

JOBS:

Ocean Acidification Senior Scientist, Department of Ecology, State of Washington