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![A bioluminescent wave off Scripps Pier in April 2020](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2023-08/latz_2020_04_24_red_tide-crop.png?itok=SGhe862q)
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 biological oceanographer and mission leader Lisa Levin (third from left) with students and colleagues before Alvin’s July 16 deployment](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2023-07/lr-230714alvindsc_0944erikjepsenucsandiego3-copy.jpg?itok=RNXki7Gc)
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
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Expanding Access to Coral Reef Conservation Technology
Scripps researchers recommend how conservationists and scientists can use 3D modeling technology called large-area imaging
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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
![Portrait of a man standing under a pier](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2023-06/orion_colorfix.jpg?itok=kyX-dBjc)
Scripps Student Spotlight: Orion McCarthy
Marine biology PhD student studies how coral reefs in Maui are changing over time in response to climate change
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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
![Composite image of diatoms seen through a microscope](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2023-05/diatom-composition-800-500.jpg?itok=KgEpfhe4)
Phenomenal Phytoplankton: Scientists Uncover Cellular Process Behind Oxygen Production
One out of 10 breaths contains oxygen generated by cellular mechanism in microscopic algae
![Blue blob washed up on California beach is a Velella velella.](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2023-05/velella-velella-beach-blue.jpg?itok=Kslvoul0)
What Are Those Blue Blobs Washing Up On SoCal Beaches?
By-the-wind sailors have been spotted along the Southern California coastline this spring
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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
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Scripps Student Spotlight: Denise Alcantara
Journalist and current MAS Marine Biodiversity and Conservation student works to improve coral reef policy in the Philippines
![A group of sleeping 2-month-old northern elephant seals on the beach at Año Nuevo State Park, California.](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2023-04/01_sleepingseals03_jessica-kendall-bar-scripps-lead.png?itok=s1TSRAEJ)
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
![Photo of a rainbow over an island](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2023-04/ulong_island_palau_rainbow_photo_timo_sullivan_island_conservation_800x500.jpg?itok=9UOiM2tz)
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
![Biological oceanographer John McGowan 1924-2023](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2023-03/crop-jmcgowan.jpg?itok=0O5ds3vS)
John McGowan: 1924-2023
Renowned biological oceanographer and World War II veteran drew link between ocean ecology and climate change
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“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
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Scripps Student Spotlight: Eesha Rangani
Marine biology master’s student studying invertebrates, involving the systematics of deep-sea Nereidid worms
![Marine scientists deploy an acoustic instrument off a ship.](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2023-03/harp-deployment-800x500.png?itok=NPgSLoHp)
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
![An underwater photo of coral reefs](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2023-03/taipingforereef_yibeiliang-800-500.png?itok=77Shf-B7)
New Study Provides First Comprehensive Look at Oxygen Loss on Coral Reefs
Scripps Oceanography scientists and collaborators provide first-of-its-kind assessment of hypoxia, or low oxygen levels, across 32 coral reef sites around the world
![Study lead author Ella Kim (center, pink helmet) helps deploy a HARP instrument package](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2023-03/ellakim-ssl.jpg?itok=9I7TecJu)
"Denoising" a Noisy Ocean
Scripps Oceanography researchers use machine learning to listen for specific fish sounds
![Solitary zooid of Salpa thompsoni releases a chain of buds (blastozooids). Photo: Mike Stukel, Florida State University](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2023-01/800-sthompsoni-chain1.jpg?itok=Oh2_80sc)
SalpPOOP Study Highlights Biogeochemical Importance of Zooplankton Fecal Pellets
Blooms of marine organisms transfer loads of atmospheric carbon into the deep ocean
![Eelpout fish](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2023-01/eelpout-800x500.png?itok=qbREG9wa)
New Species of Deep-Sea Fish Discovered off Costa Rica
Scripps Oceanography researchers describe Pyrolycus jaco, a newly identified species of eelpout living in a hydrothermal seep in the deep ocean
![Anela Akiona](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2022-12/akiona_anela_lead-2.png?itok=uzABDznM)
Scripps Student Spotlight: Anela Akiona
PhD student and COP27 delegate from Waimānalo, Hawaiʻi focuses on coral reef ecology and how human intervention can help reefs be more resilient to climate change
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New research shows people, wildlife, and marine environment benefit when island-ocean connections are restored
A research and conservation collaboration highlights rewilding islands and breaking down artificial silos for big marine and terrestrial gains
![Bigeye octopus hatchling. Photo: Greg Rouse](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2022-11/800-bigeye-octopus-hatchling-photo-by-g.-rouse.jpg?itok=DBZqnoKo)
Rescued Octopus Provides Rare Chance for Researchers to Understand Life Cycle
Unexpected condition of deep-sea specimen leads to new scientific knowledge
![Trematodes Centrocestus formosanus (left) and Haplorchis pumilio](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2022-11/trematode.jpg?itok=Qw7PJ8hi)
Parasites Associated with Eating Fish Showing Up in Southern California Fishing Locales
Snail that hosts potentially dangerous flatworms found to be widespread
![Cuvier’s beaked whales comprise one of 24 known species of beaked whales worldwide. Photo: Gustavo Cárdenas-Hinojosa](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2022-10/800-20211003-n7200a-6018_0.jpg?itok=QHzvAn4_)
Ultrasonic Antifouling Devices Found Damaging to Whales
Study of Cuvier’s beaked whales off Mexico’s Guadalupe Island led to discovery
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