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More Evidence that California Weather Is Trending toward Extremes
Patterns associated with wildfires increasing in frequency, those linked to “normal” rainfall decreasing
Scripps Student Spotlight: Sree Gopal
Recent MAS MBC graduate researched coastal management and policy within blue carbon ecosystems and sea-level rise adaptation
Naval Architect Selected for UC San Diego’s New California Coastal Hybrid-Hydrogen Research Vessel
Vessel with zero-emission capabilities will now move to design phase
Jane Teranes: 1969-2022
Teaching professor regarded as a mentor and inspiration to countless students
New Hydrothermal Field Discovered in East Pacific Ocean
Discovery by Scripps Oceanography geoscientist and colleagues demonstrates there are more hydrothermal vents in deep sea than thought
Russ E. Davis: 1941-2022
Inventive engineer transformed studies of ocean’s role in climate and upper-ocean dynamics
Central Pacific Coral Reef Shows Remarkable Recovery Despite Two Warm-Water Events
Study shows value of looking at long-term trends in face of climate change
Scripps Student Spotlight: James Riddell
Recent graduate of marine biology undergrad program helps identify viruses using bioinformatics tools from hydrothermal vents
SeaTech Connects High School Students in Alaska to Research with Scripps Scientists
High school students from Sitka, Alaska receive mentorship from Scripps scientists in researching soundscapes in marine ecosystems
Ocean Observing, Island Nation Collaboration Top Agenda for Scripps at UN Ocean Conference
Event beginning June 26 will address crisis facing global oceans
New Hybrid Machine Learning Forecasts Lake Ecosystem Responses to Climate Change
Well-studied Lake Geneva serves as testbed
3D Bioprinting Process Produces Living Coral Microhabitats
Novel biomaterials open long-term possibility of creating artificial corals
Hats Off to You, Grads
Scripps celebrates the Class of 2022, checks in to see where some of our graduates are headed next
Genetics Breakthrough in Sea Urchins to Aid in Biomedical Research
Use of gene editing tool CRISPR allows development of genetically engineered marine animals
Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Levels Reach New High
Peak monthly average of 421 parts per million is 50 percent greater than pre-industrial levels
Scripps Student Spotlight: Chanel Robles
MAS MBC student researches the roles of green sea turtles in Baja California
The Delicate, Detailed, and Chilling Dynamics of Underwater Waves
Novel technology spurs environmental insights in Scripps’ front yard
A Scientist's Life: Julie McClean
Physical oceanographer seeks to simulate ocean and sea ice physics for climate research
A Wave of Support for Pride Month 2022
Scripps Oceanography students, faculty and staff celebrate Pride Month, reflect on experiences as members of the queer community in science and academia
A New Way to Differentiate Orca Whale “Cultures” through Audio Recordings
The lifestyles of three types of orcas revealed through their clicks and whistles
As California Cliffs Erode, UC San Diego Team Works to Track and Understand these Changes
Advanced imaging and geotechnical technology powering understanding of our coastline and its hazards
Time to Broaden Strategy to Avert Catastrophic Climate Change
New study shows that only with a dual assault on carbon dioxide and other largely neglected climate pollutants will it be possible to keep the 1.5°C guardrail in sight and stay below 2°C
Deciphering the Biosynthetic Gene Cluster for Potent Freshwater Toxin
Scientific discovery enables future monitoring of harmful toxin
Scripps Student Spotlight: Dante Capone
PhD student researches how California wildfires affect coastal marine plankton
Confirmed: Atmospheric Helium Levels Are Rising
A by-product released by use of fossil fuels has been increasing since 1974
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