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New US Academic Alliance for IPCC Opens Critical Nomination Access
Network will support vital work of American climate scientists
Seastar Named for Youngest Cousins of Scripps Family
Invertebrate inhabits seafloor ecosystem that develops around sunken pieces of wood
Report Shows Science-Informed Operations Increase NorCal Resilience to Floods
Benefits of the flexible water management strategy outlined in a new report
Cold Tongues and FastCTDs
Physical oceanographers try to learn what makes or breaks a key feature of El Niño
Local Leadership on Global Climate Crisis Highlighted in Resilience Summit
State and city leaders join scientists, students, advocacy groups to chart plan for action
Scripps Student Spotlight: Theodora Mautz
PhD student explores cephalopod reproductive and behavioral ecology
Recognizing Women Who Educate and Inspire at Scripps Oceanography
Scripps celebrates inspirational women educators in honor of Women’s History Month 2025
Two UC San Diego Scientists Awarded Prestigious Sloan Research Fellowships
Vashan Wright and Xiaolong Wang recognized among exceptional cohort of early-career researchers
Atmospheric Rivers Explain Atypical El Niño and La Niña Years
These rivers in the sky don’t play by El Niño or La Niña’s rules
A Scientist’s Life: Daniel Wangpraseurt
Marine biologist creates bioengineering techniques to help coral recover
‘Marine Prosperity Areas’ Represent a New Hope in Conservation
Improved approach to marine conservation aligns ecological restoration with human well-being
‘Áreas de Prosperidad Marina’ Representan una Nueva Esperanza en la Conservación
Un enfoque mejorado para la conservación marina alinea la restauración ecológica con el bienestar humano
Hard Rock Geology above the Challenger Deep
Looking for clues about subduction at the deepest point in the ocean
Shipyard Selection Begins for Hydrogen-Hybrid Coastal Class Research Vessel
Scripps Oceanography issues request for proposals for the final construction of new coastal research vessel
Scripps Student Spotlight: Fernando Melendez Vazquez
PhD candidate follows passion to understand evolutionary biology of fishes
Marine Ecosystem Survey Encounters a New Variable: Falling Ash from Los Angeles Fires
CalCOFI cruise documents ash deposits as far as 100 miles offshore
New Record for Annual Increase in Keeling Curve Readings
Twelve-month average rose fastest ever in 2024
Scripps Collaborates with Black In Marine Science to Inspire Next Generation of Ocean Leaders
Black In Marine Science promotes diversity and inclusivity in the marine science field
California Wildfire Analysis from Scripps Oceanography Climate Experts
Scripps Oceanography experts answer questions on the Los Angeles wildfires
Mangrove Loss in Acapulco Likely Worsened the Devastation of Hurricane Otis
Researchers find mangroves are key to reducing hurricane impacts, protecting vulnerable communities, and mitigating climate change
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Correlates with Steep Declines in Whale Populations
After 2010 Deepwater Horizon incident, some Gulf of Mexico species densities declined as much as 83%
Scripps Student Spotlight: Hans Singh
Recent PhD graduate works at the interface of microbiology and chemistry
SWOT Sharpens Seafloor Focus
Revolutionary satellite program dramatically increases the resolution of ocean bathymetry
Taking Flight: UC San Diego Shaping Future of Atmospheric River Forecasting
The Atmospheric River Reconnaissance program flies into storms to improve forecasts with the help of AI
StartBlue Accelerator Program Awarded $13.5 Million from NOAA to Expand Support for Ocean-Focused Startups
Program led by UC San Diego evolves into the StartBlue Ocean Enterprise Accelerator to generate economic growth in the blue economy
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