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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 Pavilion Partners Unveil COP28 Dubai Ocean Declaration in Advance of UN Climate Conference
Declaration recognizes the critical role of the ocean in regulating climate change, calls for increased ocean observations
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
Scripps Student Spotlight: Anuj Jain
Undergraduate student collects data to determine where Argo float sensors should be placed throughout the world’s oceans
Meltwater Flowing Beneath Antarctic Glaciers May Be Accelerating Their Retreat
Simulations showed that this process accelerated sea-level rise by 15% by 2300, suggesting it should be factored into future projections
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
Scripps Student Spotlight: Michelle Guraieb
Master’s student researches marine invertebrates in hopes of influencing policy and enhancing protection of the natural world
Antarctica’s Floating Boundary Moves up to Nine Miles with the Tide
Satellite reveals back-and-forth movement of the boundary between Antarctica’s grounded ice sheet and floating ice shelf
Banner Year for Birch Aquarium
Aquarium closes out its 30th year “on the hill” with record attendance, record scholarships and a prestigious AZA Award
New Installment of Science Show Launches
“Wavelengths” video series gives inside look at people and science at Scripps Oceanography
NOAA Awards $2.5 Million to Scripps Researchers Working on Climate Solutions
The two projects seek to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and combat ocean acidification
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
Bridge Builders Foundation Partners with Scripps to Expose Youth of Color to Opportunities in Higher Education
Thirty-five high school students from Los Angeles participated in a hands-on science program at Scripps Oceanography
Storied Research Platform is Retired
Scripps Oceanography’s 61-year-old FLIP towed to sea for the final time
California’s Winter Waves May Be Increasing Under Climate Change
New research used 90 years of seismic data to infer wave heights, creating an unprecedented record of the waves that have pounded California’s coast
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
New Measurements Suggest Tropical Cyclones May Influence Global Climate
Scripps researchers find that tropical cyclones cause deeper and longer lasting ocean warming than previously thought, setting the stage for unexpected and far reaching implications
Scripps Student Spotlight: Margaret Morris
Geophysics PhD candidate researches how to locate submerged archaeological materials using marine acoustics
Exploring Ocean Currents 20,000 Feet Under the Sea
Shipboard measurements of ocean depths emphasize the importance of Deep Argo
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
Not So Biodegradable: New Study Finds Bio-Based Plastic and Plastic-Blend Textiles Do Not Biodegrade in the Ocean
First-of-its-kind experiment off Scripps Pier finds only natural fibers degrade in the marine environment; plastic fabrics remain intact one year later
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