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Scripps Institution of Oceanography is one of the oldest, largest, and most important centers for ocean and earth science research, education, and public service in the world. Research at Scripps Institution of Oceanography encompasses physical, chemical, biological, geological, and geophysical studies of the oceans and earth.

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Scripps Oceanography's Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation Toasts 10 Years

Center celebrates anniversary and looks forward to the decades ahead

Center celebrates anniversary and looks forward to the decades ahead

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Government Funding Supports New Scripps Ship and Vital Seagoing Research

$89 million will fund cutting-edge research vessel that will continue Scripps’ studies to support military

$89 million will fund cutting-edge research vessel that will continue Scripps’ studies to support military

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Study Shows Health, Food Security Benefits from Climate Change Actions

NASA-led study builds on Scripps research identifying mitigation strategies

NASA-led study builds on Scripps research identifying mitigation strategies

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Birch Aquarium at Scripps

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Checking the Planet’s Respiration Rate

Checking the Planet’s Respiration Rate
Global photosynthesis rate revised upward in Scripps-led study

America’s Cup Sails into San Diego Bay ~ and Scripps Oceanography Makes It “More Than a Sport”

America’s Cup Sails into San Diego Bay ~ and Scripps Oceanography Makes It “More Than a Sport”
Scripps Oceanography was selected to be the local collaborator in America's Cup latest outreach venture, the Healthy Ocean Project

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