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Growing Our Way out of a Climate Crisis
Genetically enhanced crops could be a key way to meet CO2 removal at the scale it needs

NOAA Collaboration Provides Backbone for Global Environmental Intelligence
Support helps protect monitoring programs, weather forecasting, and technology development essential for public safety

Nuclear Monitoring System Suggests Landslide Cut off Internet in West Africa
Researchers analyzed hydroacoustic data to determine cause of broken communications cables in the Trou Sans Fond Canyon

New Guide Seeks to Advance DNA Library of Marine Species
Scientists outline best practices for cataloging DNA reference databases, deepening our understanding of marine biodiversity

Scientists Propose Network of Autonomous Vehicles to Observe Ocean Surface
Improved monitoring of the sea surface would improve weather forecasts and climate models


Scripps Student Spotlight: Trevor Layman
MAS Climate Science and Policy student explores polar programs in Argentina

Why Aren't Clouds as Bright as We Thought?
New work suggests dimmed prospects for popular geoengineering concept

New US Academic Alliance for IPCC Opens Critical Nomination Access
Network will support vital work of American climate scientists

Seastar Named for Youngest Cousins of Scripps Family
Invertebrate inhabits seafloor ecosystem that develops around sunken pieces of wood

Report Shows Science-Informed Operations Increase NorCal Resilience to Floods
Benefits of the flexible water management strategy outlined in a new report

Cold Tongues and FastCTDs
Physical oceanographers try to learn what makes or breaks a key feature of El Niño

Local Leadership on Global Climate Crisis Highlighted in Resilience Summit
State and city leaders join scientists, students, advocacy groups to chart plan for action

Scripps Student Spotlight: Theodora Mautz
PhD student explores cephalopod reproductive and behavioral ecology

Recognizing Women Who Educate and Inspire at Scripps Oceanography
Scripps celebrates inspirational women educators in honor of Women’s History Month 2025

Two UC San Diego Scientists Awarded Prestigious Sloan Research Fellowships
Vashan Wright and Xiaolong Wang recognized among exceptional cohort of early-career researchers

Atmospheric Rivers Explain Atypical El Niño and La Niña Years
These rivers in the sky don’t play by El Niño or La Niña’s rules

A Scientist’s Life: Daniel Wangpraseurt
Marine biologist creates bioengineering techniques to help coral recover

‘Marine Prosperity Areas’ Represent a New Hope in Conservation
Improved approach to marine conservation aligns ecological restoration with human well-being

‘Áreas de Prosperidad Marina’ Representan una Nueva Esperanza en la Conservación
Un enfoque mejorado para la conservación marina alinea la restauración ecológica con el bienestar humano

Hard Rock Geology above the Challenger Deep
Looking for clues about subduction at the deepest point in the ocean

Shipyard Selection Begins for Hydrogen-Hybrid Coastal Class Research Vessel
Scripps Oceanography issues request for proposals for the final construction of new coastal research vessel

Scripps Student Spotlight: Fernando Melendez Vazquez
PhD candidate follows passion to understand evolutionary biology of fishes

Marine Ecosystem Survey Encounters a New Variable: Falling Ash from Los Angeles Fires
CalCOFI cruise documents ash deposits as far as 100 miles offshore

New Record for Annual Increase in Keeling Curve Readings
Twelve-month average rose fastest ever in 2024
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