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Scripps graduate student Travis Courtney. Photo by Lark Starkey.

Scripps Student Spotlight: Travis Courtney

Geosciences graduate student is researching how climate change is affecting coral reef structures

Scripps graduate student Allison Cusick

Scripps Student Spotlight: Allison Cusick

Oceanography graduate student is researching how water from melting glaciers affects phytoplankton in the Arctic and Antarctic

Scripps Student Spotlight: Daniel Conley

Marine biology graduate student is studying how corals react to different environmental conditions

A compliation image featuring three women: Jennifer Le, Anela Choy, and Jennifer Haase

Conversations with Three Women in Science at Scripps Oceanography

International Women's Day-inspired Q&A features three stellar Scripps scientists, ranging from faculty members to PhD student

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A Scientist's Life: Helen Amanda Fricker

Glaciologist uses satellite data to monitor one of the most significant global warming-related changes in nature

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SURF Program Steers Students Toward Path of Research and Discovery

Q&A with four SURF program alumni, who are currently pursuing their PhDs at Scripps Oceanography, on how the program shaped their decision to pursue graduate school

Join Scripps at the Oceanology International Americas Conference and Exhibit

Scripps scientists participating in ocean tech conference, hosting exhibit for students to learn about opportunities in ocean science, and more

Scripps graduate student Ariel Pezner

Scripps Student Spotlight: Ariel Pezner

Biological oceanography graduate student is studying the effects of human-induced stressors on reef-building corals

Walter Munk by Erik Jepsen

Obituary Notice: Walter Munk, World-Renowned Oceanographer, Revered Scientist

Legendary Scripps oceanographer defined a field of science, transformed understanding of nature

UC San Diego scientist and newly elected NAE member Kimberly Prather. Photo: Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego

Scripps Oceanography Scientist Honored by the National Academy of Engineering

Prestigious academy awards membership to atmospheric chemist Kimberly Prather for her contributions to engineering

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A Scientist's Life: Octavio Aburto-Oropeza

Marine ecologist and photographer studies ways to use technology to improve fisheries, considers economic value of flourishing ecosystems

Around the Pier: Bringing Science to Global Climate Talks

Large delegation of students and researchers from Scripps Oceanography and University of California participate in COP24 climate conference in Poland

Scripps graduate student Matthew Costa. Photo: Octavio Aburto-Oropeza

Scripps Student Spotlight: Matthew Costa

Biological oceanography graduate student is studying wetlands inhabited by productive and salt-tolerant trees called mangroves

Scripps graduate student Margaret Lindeman. Photo: Alex Hager

Scripps Student Spotlight: Margaret Lindeman

Oceanography graduate student is studying ice-ocean interactions in Greenland’s fjords

A brunette woman wearing glasses stands near a grassy patch along the coast

A Scientist's Life: Emily Chin

Geologist uses surface rocks to understand what’s happening miles within Earth’s interior

45 UC San Diego Faculty Named Most Influential in Their Fields

Three Scripps Oceanography faculty named in new listing of highly cited researchers

Scripps graduate student Jia Jia Zhang.

Scripps Student Spotlight: Jia Jia Zhang

Chemical biology graduate student is studying the biosynthesis of marine natural products

Scripps scientist Dan Rudnick leads Rear Admiral Nancy Hann on a tour of the Underwater Glider Laboratory at Scripps.

Q&A with Rear Admiral Nancy Hann, Commanding Officer of NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations

Rear Admiral Hann discussed the importance of NOAA collaborations and partnerships during recent visit to Scripps Oceanography

Scripps graduate student Alfredo Giron. Photo: Josh Stewart

Scripps Student Spotlight: Alfredo Giron

Oceanography graduate student is studying fishery sustainability in the Gulf of California

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A Scientist's Life: Kate Ricke

Climate scientist talks about how she models the societal risks posed by climate change

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