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New Deep-Sea Worm Discovered at Methane Seep off Costa Rica
The creature raises the number of new species found by scientists studying these seemingly inhospitable ecosystems to 48
Scientists Publish 37-Year Record of Ocean Acidification off Southern California
The longest ocean time series of dissolved carbon dioxide in the Pacific — part of the “Keeling Curve of the ocean” — is revealed
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
Storied Research Platform is Retired
Scripps Oceanography’s 61-year-old FLIP towed to sea for the final time
Exploring Ocean Currents 20,000 Feet Under the Sea
Shipboard measurements of ocean depths emphasize the importance of Deep Argo
Research Expedition to Probe Mysteries of the Deep off New Zealand
Scripps Oceanography and collaborators to deploy Deep Argo floats and other ocean tech
California Governor Gavin Newsom Visits Scripps’ Nimitz Marine Facility
Tour highlights innovative hydrogen-hybrid research vessel in development that will be vital to studying California coast
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
Scripps Fleet Under New Leadership
Scripps Institution of Oceanography appoints Joost van der Zwaag as new marine superintendent
Naval Architect Selected for UC San Diego’s New California Coastal Hybrid-Hydrogen Research Vessel
Vessel with zero-emission capabilities will now move to design phase
Seamount Named for Iconic Scripps Oceanographer Walter Munk
The new Munk Guyot southwest of Hawaii was mapped by research vessel Sally Ride in 2019
Scientists Explore Mineral-Rich Seafloor, DDT Dump Sites; Discover Methane Seep, Whale Fall
Exploratory dives off California coast in waste dumping grounds and areas of potential mining will advance understanding of human impacts on deep-sea ecosystem
UC San Diego Receives $35 Million in State Funding for New California Coastal Research Vessel
First-of-its-kind hydrogen-hybrid vessel will be vital to education and research
Midlife Refit of Research Vessel Roger Revelle Completed
Upgrades improve scientific capabilities and extend life of one of the most capable ships in U.S. academic fleet
Scientific Workboat Expands Student Research Opportunities
R/V Bob and Betty Beyster is opening up nearshore research off Southern California
Scripps Oceanography Research Cruises Resume – With Limitations
Scientists deal with substantial procedural changes to ensure safety during COVID-19
Scripps 2013 Research Vessel Melville Crew Honored With Polychaete Worm Species Names
After discovering a multitude of species, the 2013 R/V Melville crew decided that coming up with a new naming system was the best course of celebration
Renowned Scientific Drilling Vessel with Ties to Scripps Visits San Diego
Scripps community members and scientists visit the JOIDES Resolution during its first U.S. port call in more than a decade
New Research Vessel Bob and Betty Beyster to Arrive at Scripps Institution of Oceanography Thanks to Private Support
Nearshore vessel was made possible by gifts made in in honor of Science Applications International Corporation founder and his wife
Photo of the Week: Listening off La Jolla
R/V Sally Ride recovers moorings during student-led cruise
Around the Pier: A Noble Experiment
Scripps research vessel Robert Gordon Sproul runs on renewable biofuel for one year
Around the Pier: Scripps Oceanography/UC San Diego Unveil Revitalized Ship Facility
Grand reopening of Nimitz Marine Facility showcases new pier, other enhancements to support Scripps’ research vessels
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