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Study Proposes New Explanation for California Anchovy Booms and Busts
Despite the ecological and economic importance of anchovy off California, their population’s characteristic rises and falls have remained mysterious for decades
Scripps Oceanography Celebrates Seaweed Diversity in California
The Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation at Scripps hosts Seaweed Speakeasy as part of the 2023 California Seaweed Festival
Oceanographers Explore Turbulence in the Depths of La Jolla Canyon
Researchers with Scripps Oceanography’s MOD group are using pink dye and a suite of ocean tech to study underwater dynamics off La Jolla
Ocean Acidification in Coastal Upwelling Regions Shown to Impact Phytoplankton Nutrient Acquisition
Increased acidification shown to limit iron availability, a critical element for the survival of phytoplankton
Ocean Pavilion Returns to the UN Climate Conference with Call for Ocean Science to Lead Climate Solutions
In year extreme weather events driven by rising marine temperatures, the ocean will take center stage at COP28 in Dubai November 30 – December 12
Diving Sector Could Hold the Key to Advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals
Scripps Oceanography-led paper pinpoints how the diving community can play a critical role in global marine conservation and sustainability
Star studded team successfully spawns three Sunflower Sea Stars at Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Hope is on the horizon for the critically endangered Sunflower Sea Star thanks to a groundbreaking collaborative effort among accredited aquariums and zoos and research laboratories
Banner Year for Birch Aquarium
Aquarium closes out its 30th year “on the hill” with record attendance, record scholarships and a prestigious AZA Award
Scripps Student Spotlight: Julia Chavarry
Biological oceanography PhD student researches the ecological role of gelatinous zooplankton in marine food webs
Historic Red Tide Event of 2020 Fueled by Plankton Super Swimmers
The swimming ability of dinoflagellates lends them a competitive advantage over other plankton species, contributing to harmful algal blooms
Scripps Researchers to Explore Deep-Sea Methane Seeps in Alvin Submersible
Expedition hopes to better understand how far the chemicals from seeps spread underwater, and which organisms can utilize them as a food source
Expanding Access to Coral Reef Conservation Technology
Scripps researchers recommend how conservationists and scientists can use 3D modeling technology called large-area imaging
UC San Diego Celebrates Opening of the Ted and Jean Scripps Marine Conservation and Technology Facility
New facility is dedicated to marine biodiversity and conservation research, discovery and education
Scripps Student Spotlight: Orion McCarthy
Marine biology PhD student studies how coral reefs in Maui are changing over time in response to climate change
New Study: Protecting Large Ocean Areas Doesn’t Curb Fishing Catches
Five years after the creation of Mexico’s Revillagigedo National Park, the largest fully protected marine area in North America, experts report no negative impacts on the Mexican fishing sector
Phenomenal Phytoplankton: Scientists Uncover Cellular Process Behind Oxygen Production
One out of 10 breaths contains oxygen generated by cellular mechanism in microscopic algae
What Are Those Blue Blobs Washing Up On SoCal Beaches?
By-the-wind sailors have been spotted along the Southern California coastline this spring
Researchers Track Endangered Nassau Grouper Eggs with Underwater Microscope
Scripps Oceanography researchers show fertilized eggs stayed local, but in some years drifted to nearby islands
Scripps Student Spotlight: Denise Alcantara
Journalist and current MAS Marine Biodiversity and Conservation student works to improve coral reef policy in the Philippines
Elephant Seals Drift Off to Sleep While Diving Far Below the Ocean Surface
Brainwave patterns show elephant seals take short naps while holding their breath on deep dives, averaging just 2 hours of sleep per day while at sea
First Eight Island-Ocean Ecosystems Selected for Global Ridge-to-Reef Rewilding Campaign
Island-Ocean Connection Challenge aims to restore 40 globally significant island-ocean ecosystems by 2030
John McGowan: 1924-2023
Renowned biological oceanographer and World War II veteran drew link between ocean ecology and climate change
“Bizarre” Yoda Acorn Worm Makes Top 10 Marine Species List
Scripps Oceanography scientists officially described the deep-sea worm in 2022; now it’s among the top 10 new species acknowledged by the World Register of Marine Species
Scripps Student Spotlight: Eesha Rangani
Marine biology master’s student studying invertebrates, involving the systematics of deep-sea Nereidid worms
New Study Examines Noise Reduction from Retrofitted Shipping Vessels
Scripps Whale Acoustics Lab teams up with shipping giant Maersk to identify vessel designs that reduce radiated noise
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