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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%



Study Finds Pattern in DDT Contamination Among Fish off Southern California
The findings could help predict fish toxin levels and inform fish consumption advisories

The Ocean Pavilion Returns to International Climate Conference for a Third Year
Leading science institutions and partners will make the case for greater inclusion of the ocean at COP29

A Scientist’s Life: Dahiana Arcila
Marine biologist and Scripps Oceanography Marine Vertebrate Collection Curator explores the evolution of fishes

Scientists Discover Molecular Predictors of Toxic Algal Blooms
Genes that act as warning beacon for dangerous neurotoxin identified

UC San Diego Receives $10 Million for Center on Neurobiology in Changing Environments
Center will focus on the impacts of climate change on marine species’ nervous systems

UC San Diego Recibe $10 Millones para un Centro de Neurobiología en Ambientes Cambiantes
El Centro se enfocará en los impactos del cambio climático en los sistemas nerviosos de animales marinos

Fish Experts Study Rare Deep-Sea Oarfish in the Lab
Following necropsy, scientists learn more about biology of 12-foot oarfish that washed up in La Jolla Cove

Charting Change from Coral Reefs to Climate Science
Scripps alum Jennifer McWhorter supports the Biogeochemical Argo array in the Gulf of Mexico to understand the region’s changes over time

Oyster Virus Detected in San Diego Bay Likely Worsened by Warmer Waters
Higher water temperatures accelerate spread of deadly virus, killing Pacific oysters and threatening aquaculture operations

3D Models Provide Unprecedented Look at Corals’ Response to Bleaching Events
Seven-year time series pinpoints which corals off Maui survived multiple bleaching events

Scripps Student Spotlight: Olívia Soares Pereira
PhD student specializing in deep-sea ecology has explored the ocean’s depths using the human-occupied submersible Alvin

Human-Infecting Parasite Produces Sterile Soldiers Like Ants and Termites
This species of freshwater flatworm could be used to study the evolution of social organization

Scripps Student Spotlight: Grace Cawley
PhD student studies zooplankton communities and their role in the California Current Ecosystem

Scripps Student Spotlight: Arnel Orig
Former United States Navy diver and current MAS MBC student turns dreams into reality at Scripps

Scripps Student Spotlight: Lena Stasiak
MAS MBC student explores environmental DNA to support sea turtle conservation efforts

Study Pinpoints Cellular Response to Pressure in Sea Star Embryos
Cells take up an unusual geometrical shape in response to pressure

What Did the Ocean Sound Like Before Humans?
Unprecedented study uses modeling to estimate how much quieter the waters were before commercial shipping
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