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Turning Tides from Marine Biologist to Biotech Entrepreneur
Scripps alum Scott Rapoport transforms personal passion into a groundbreaking entrepreneurial endeavor
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
Time to Celebrate the Graduating Class of 2024!
Graduates look back on their time at Scripps Oceanography, sharing where the next wave on their journey will take them
Views from the Forefront of Climate Action
Alumna Kim Cobb is a leader in climate change research and action
Spreading the Love for Planet Earth
Scripps alumna Rosina Garcia shares passion for planet through her work at California natural history museum
Levin, Talley Named New National Academy of Science Members
Scripps Oceanography distinguished emerita researchers among five from UC San Diego recently honored
Energizing the Environmental Justice Movement
MAS Climate Science and Policy alum Tyler Valdes advocates for progressive environmental policy in California
Recent Graduate's Career Takes Flight
A Scripps Oceanography alumnus lands a dream job as a research associate with the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
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
An Advocate for Environmental Justice
MAS Climate Science and Policy alum uses her expertise and knowledge to address inequity in issues related to climate change
New Installment of Science Show Launches
“Wavelengths” video series gives inside look at people and science at Scripps Oceanography
Cheers to Scripps Oceanography’s Class of 2023
An impressive group of graduates reflect on their experience at UC San Diego and discuss what’s next
From the Ocean to the Happiest Place on Earth
MAS Marine Biodiversity and Conservation alum uses her expertise and knowledge to help the Walt Disney Company achieve its sustainability targets
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
Researchers Extract First Layered Lake-Sediment Sample from Subglacial Antarctica
Scripps Oceanography alumnus and colleagues describe the sample's importance in understanding past dynamics of the Antarctic ice sheet and its ecosystems
Scientists Dig into Sediments for Clues on Carbon Storage
From San Diego to the Galapagos Islands and beyond, Scripps Oceanography researchers are revealing the mysteries of carbon sequestration in aquatic ecosystems
Hats Off to You, Grads
Scripps celebrates the Class of 2022, checks in to see where some of our graduates are headed next
NASA Astronaut Jessica Meir to Speak at UC San Diego Commencement
UC San Diego alumna has led a career of daring research to understand and protect the planet, including a six-month mission to the International Space Station
Amid Letdowns that Couldn’t Be Overcome by Haggis, Reasons for Hope at COP26
A member of the Scripps Oceanography delegation’s post-event analysis
Seamount Named for Iconic Scripps Oceanographer Walter Munk
The new Munk Guyot southwest of Hawaii was mapped by research vessel Sally Ride in 2019
Hidden Mangrove Forest in the Yucatan Peninsula Reveals Ancient Sea Levels
Researchers investigate an ancient coastal ecosystem found more than 120 miles from the nearest ocean, revealing sea level impacts from the last interglacial period
New Study Holds Promise for “Critically Endangered” Giant Sea Bass
Scripps-led study recommends new assessment of giant sea bass species using data from both sides of U.S.-Mexico border
Richard Seymour: 1929-2021
Architect of the iconic Coastal Data Information Program, world’s largest repository of scientific, directional wave data
StartBlue Program Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2021
UC San Diego’s new ocean-focused accelerator accepting applications from May 21 to July 2
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