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Russ E. Davis: 1941-2022
Inventive engineer transformed studies of ocean’s role in climate and upper-ocean dynamics
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Ocean Observing, Island Nation Collaboration Top Agenda for Scripps at UN Ocean Conference
Event beginning June 26 will address crisis facing global oceans
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The Delicate, Detailed, and Chilling Dynamics of Underwater Waves
Novel technology spurs environmental insights in Scripps’ front yard
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A Scientist's Life: Julie McClean
Physical oceanographer seeks to simulate ocean and sea ice physics for climate research
![A pod of Southern Resident orcas in British Columbia, Canada. Photo:cullenphotos/iStockPhoto](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2022-06/800-istock-529401743.jpg?itok=EeXFfNqF)
A New Way to Differentiate Orca Whale “Cultures” through Audio Recordings
The lifestyles of three types of orcas revealed through their clicks and whistles
![Chloe Gustafson and mountaineer Meghan Seifert installing a magnetotelluric station in Antarctica. Photo: Kerry Key, Columbia University.](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2022-04/800-gustafson-em.jpg?itok=coafSLsa)
Groundwater Discovered in Sediments Buried Deep Under Antarctic Ice
Study proves value of electromagnetic techniques in a new polar environment
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Scripps Oceanography-Led Study Predicts Climate Change Accelerates Ocean Currents
Warming is making surface currents shallower and faster
Scripps Student Spotlight: Natalie Posdaljian
PhD student examines marine mammal acoustics as a signal of greater changes in the ecosystem
![Satellite imagery of the Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano in the South Pacific Ocean on January 15, 2022. (CSU/CIRA and JAXA/JMA)](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2022-02/800-tonga-volcano-343_0120sat.jpg?itok=Rg5lkos_)
Tonga Tsunami a Reminder of Need for Better Global Detection Network
International effort to deploy new technology could greatly improve warning systems
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Ocean Physics Explain Cyclones on Jupiter
Images from NASA satellite of polar cyclones on Jupiter allow scientists to study the forces that drive them
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U.S.-Mexico Border Wastewater Transport Model Suggests Solutions to Reduce Coastal Contamination
Researchers model a variety of border sewage treatment scenarios, finding the best solution that provides greatest safety to the health of beachgoers
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Scripps Oceanographers Featured in New Documentary on Project Recover
“To What Remains” has national premiere on Dec. 8
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Climate Change is Making One of the World’s Strongest Currents Flow Faster
A change in the Southern Ocean, the region absorbing the most human-induced warming globally, is detected by new technology
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SOARS Readies for Flight
The world’s most sophisticated ocean simulator, under construction at Scripps Oceanography, will be operational in 2022
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New Study Pinpoints Likely Path of COVID-Related Plastic Waste in the Ocean
Researchers use a new model to project where the surge of mismanaged medical waste will end up—including beaches, seabeds, and the Arctic Ocean
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Scripps Student Spotlight: Pengcheng Zhang
Climate sciences PhD student researches the atmospheric super-rotation phenomenon on Earth
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UC San Diego Announces Teams for Blue Tech Accelerator
Eight new San Diego startups are tackling ocean challenges in startBlue Program
![Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier](/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/2021-10/pier-01.jpg?itok=cNy8POJJ)
UC San Diego Works to Mitigate Possible Oil Impacts from Spill off Huntington Beach
Mitigation measures under way at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Birch Aquarium to protect marine organisms while oceanographers assist in wind and current forecasts
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Dodging Hurricane Ida While Listening to a Changing Gulf
Supercharged storms, marine mammal movements have human influence as a common cause
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NOAA Awards More Than $7 million for California Ocean Observing
Southern California Coastal Ocean Observing System at Scripps Oceanography among nationwide research groups awarded
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A Scientist's Life: Janet Sprintall
Physical oceanographer tracks circulation in one of the world’s busiest ocean interchanges
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The History of Insects Living on the Open Ocean Tracks with the History of the Currents They Ride
Researchers uncover how climatic changes influence the evolution of ocean skaters
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Scripps Oceanography Researcher Receives Young Investigator Award
Office of Naval Research award will support Sophia Merrifield's work on robotic systems
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Researchers Observe Potential Impacts of Seafloor Mining
Team uses field data to create a model to show behavior of sediment plumes
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Remains of U.S. Pilot Recovered offshore Vietnam
Scripps Oceanography’s Project Recover uses advanced underwater technology to aid in recovery
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