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Study Reveals how Deep Ocean Currents Shape Microbial Life across South Pacific
Diversity explodes beyond 1,000 feet deep
For Fish, Hovering Is Not Restful
Study finds hovering uses double the energy of resting, contradicting long-standing assumptions
Diver-Operated Microscope Brings Hidden Coral Biology into Focus
Scripps Oceanography scientists develop cutting-edge microscope to study coral photosynthesis and health
Only a Handful of Fish Species are Warm-Blooded. Why?
Long ago, competition with neighboring whales made warm blood an advantageous trait to tuna and billfishes
Calling All Shark Lovers
Scripps Oceanography’s Brendan Talwar is competing in All the Sharks, a new Netflix series airing July 4
Underwater Microphones Capture 15 Years of Ocean Change
Marine heatwaves and economic crashes left distinct acoustic signatures
Ocean Science Leaders, Advocates to Push for Action at UN Event
Scripps Oceanography will seek to make ocean protection a larger part of global climate action
Freshwater Fish in U.S. Carry Introduced Human-Infecting Parasites
Fish species frequently caught and eaten by people were found carrying large numbers of invasive parasitic worms
Silky Shark Population Study Offers Clues for Conservation
New assessment uncovers population structure of vulnerable silky sharks in the Eastern Pacific
Pollution From the Tijuana River Affects Air Quality in San Diego
A new study finds pollutants from the river are transmitted to the ocean and air
Scripps Student Spotlight: Justin Funa
MAS MBC student and U.S. Air Force veteran maps the distribution of endangered marine species for conservation planning
New Gel Could Boost Coral Reef Restoration
The substance, applied to surfaces as a coating, improved coral larvae settlement by up to 20 times in experiments compared to untreated surfaces
Elephant Tragedy Prompts Scientists to Probe Viral Secrets of Botswana Water Pans
Scripps researchers analyze viruses in water pans to understand potential disease threats while laying the groundwork for future wildlife protection
NOAA Collaboration Provides Backbone for Global Environmental Intelligence
Support helps protect monitoring programs, weather forecasting, and technology development essential for public safety
New Guide Seeks to Advance DNA Library of Marine Species
Scientists outline best practices for cataloging DNA reference databases, deepening our understanding of marine biodiversity
Seastar Named for Youngest Cousins of Scripps Family
Invertebrate inhabits seafloor ecosystem that develops around sunken pieces of wood
Scripps Student Spotlight: Theodora Mautz
PhD student explores cephalopod reproductive and behavioral ecology
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
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
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%
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