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A digital reconstruction of a reef in Samoa

A Summer of Opportunity

Adapting a COVID-era internship to gain virtual insight on Pacific reefs

Garibaldi. Photo Phil Zerofski

For Fish, Hovering Is Not Restful

Study finds hovering uses double the energy of resting, contradicting long-standing assumptions

Marissa Saenger headshot

Scripps Student Spotlight: Marissa Saenger

PhD student works to understand climate change and geoengineering effects on human welfare, perceptions and behavior

A diver operates a microscope underwater

Diver-Operated Microscope Brings Hidden Coral Biology into Focus

Scripps Oceanography scientists develop cutting-edge microscope to study coral photosynthesis and health

Illustration: Jessica Zhong/Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego

Only a Handful of Fish Species are Warm-Blooded. Why?

Long ago, competition with neighboring whales made warm blood an advantageous trait to tuna and billfishes

Brendan Talwar and Chris Malinowski observe reef sharks in the tropics during filming of All the Sharks.

Calling All Shark Lovers

Scripps Oceanography’s Brendan Talwar is competing in All the Sharks, a new Netflix series airing July 4

Octocoral gene cluster

Study Unlocks Soft Corals’ Biomedical Potential

Researchers uncover the genetic blueprint for coral chemicals with anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties

Scripps Commencement ceremony

Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2025!

Graduates reflect on their accomplishments throughout their time at Scripps Oceanography and look to the future

Hadley Menk Headshot

Scripps Student Spotlight: Hadley Menk

MAS Climate Science and Policy student researches how remote sensing tools can detect wastewater pollution

Finding Inner Peace Through Global Connection

Scripps alumna Mayela Padilla Manasjan blends environmental advocacy with inner wellness

The fluke of a blue whale off the coast of California.

Underwater Microphones Capture 15 Years of Ocean Change

Marine heatwaves and economic crashes left distinct acoustic signatures

Annual Carbon Dioxide Peak Passes Another Milestone

Monthly Keeling Curve average exceeded 430 parts per million in May

UNOC logo for 2025

Ocean Science Leaders, Advocates to Push for Action at UN Event

Scripps Oceanography will seek to make ocean protection a larger part of global climate action

A largemouth bass in a lake

Freshwater Fish in U.S. Carry Introduced Human-Infecting Parasites

Fish species frequently caught and eaten by people were found carrying large numbers of invasive parasitic worms

Underwater Wirewalker

Applications Now Open for Startups Looking to Join StartBlue Ocean Enterprise Accelerator Program

UC San Diego program aimed toward ocean resilience opens application period from June 2 to July 31

A juvenile silky shark in the open ocean

Silky Shark Population Study Offers Clues for Conservation

New assessment uncovers population structure of vulnerable silky sharks in the Eastern Pacific

Some beaches in Southern San Diego were closed for nearly three years due to pollution. (cr: Greg Bulla / iStock)

Pollution From the Tijuana River Affects Air Quality in San Diego

A new study finds pollutants from the river are transmitted to the ocean and air

Justin Funa Headshot

Scripps Student Spotlight: Justin Funa

MAS MBC student and U.S. Air Force veteran maps the distribution of endangered marine species for conservation planning

Director Margaret Leinen at the podium at a symposium honoring her career.

Past, Present and Future of Oceanography

Symposium held in honor of Scripps Director Margaret Leinen

scientists looking at coral in an experimental aquarium

New Gel Could Boost Coral Reef Restoration

The substance, applied to surfaces as a coating, improved coral larvae settlement by up to 20 times in experiments compared to untreated surfaces

Turning Seismic Science into Action

Scripps alum Diego Melgar channels expertise into helping communities better prepare for earthquakes

Noreen Garcia Headshot

Scripps Student Spotlight: Noreen Garcia

PhD candidate explores shifts in the ocean and carbon cycle from climate events

Lihini Aluwihare takes samples from a water pan in Botswana

Elephant Tragedy Prompts Scientists to Probe Viral Secrets of Botswana Water Pans

Scripps researchers analyze viruses in water pans to understand potential disease threats while laying the groundwork for future wildlife protection

Pacific bluefin tuna sashimi. Photo: iStockPhoto/karinsasaki

Engineered Bacterium Could Shield People from Mercury Toxicity

Researchers load common probiotic species with gene sequences from mercury-resistant microbes found in mines

Dust rises over Owens Lake, Calif. Photo: Brian Russell/Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District

Report Details the Widespread Impacts of Dust on California

From inhalable toxic chemicals to diminished agricultural yield, dust plays a surprisingly large role in state economy

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