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Research Signals Milestone in Cutting Gases that Deplete Ozone Layer
Development also a step toward climate change mitigation
Renowned Scripps Scientist Receives Elite Recognition in Oceanography
Dariusz Stramski awarded Nils Gunnar Jerlov Medal
Views from the Forefront of Climate Action
Alumna Kim Cobb is a leader in climate change research and action
David G. Moore: 1925-2024
Marine geologist and expert on seafloor sediments used pioneering methods to study the continental shelf
Study Illuminates Previously Unknown Ocean Mercury Pathway
Team describes source of the heavy metal that poses a danger to human health
Scripps Student Spotlight: Arnel Orig
Former United States Navy diver and current MAS MBC student turns dreams into reality at Scripps
During Year of Extremes, Carbon Dioxide Levels Surge Faster than Ever
Two-year increase in Keeling Curve peak is largest on record
A Scientist’s Life: Clarissa Anderson
Biological oceanographer predicts ocean hazards and creates a more informed public
Scripps Oceanography, UC Santa Barbara Lead $9.5 Million Research Project on Ocean Cycles
Project among five joining Ocean Biogeochemistry Virtual Institute (OBVI)
Using Oceanography To Understand Fronts and Cyclones on Jupiter
Analysis of NASA satellite images of cyclones on Jupiter reveals that the storms are fueled by processes similar to those acting on Earth
NSF-Funded Program Advances Geosciences Opportunities for Community College Students
Semester-long research experience at Scripps Oceanography educates the next generation of scientific leaders
Martian Meteorites Deliver a Trove of Information on Red Planet’s Structure
The nature of Mars’ mantle and crust is revealed in its volcanic rocks
Spreading the Love for Planet Earth
Scripps alumna Rosina Garcia shares passion for planet through her work at California natural history museum
Scripps Student Spotlight: Lena Stasiak
MAS MBC student explores environmental DNA to support sea turtle conservation efforts
UC San Diego-Led Science Teams Selected as Finalists for NASA Science Missions to Understand Our Changing Climate
Each team will receive $5 million to conduct concept studies for new satellites
Levin, Talley Named New National Academy of Science Members
Scripps Oceanography distinguished emerita researchers among five from UC San Diego recently honored
Scripps Student Spotlight: Austin Barnes
PhD student investigates coastal impacts of sea-level rise to help address climate-related issues in Hawai‘i
Study Pinpoints Cellular Response to Pressure in Sea Star Embryos
Cells take up an unusual geometrical shape in response to pressure
DDT Pollutants Found in Deep Sea Fish off Los Angeles Coast
As the region reckons with its toxic history of offshore dumping, the new findings raise troubling questions about whether the banned pesticide remains a threat to wildlife and human health
Triton Innovation Challenge Spotlights Trailblazing Environmental Solutions
UC San Diego students, faculty and staff present innovative technologies at premier entrepreneurship competition
What Did the Ocean Sound Like Before Humans?
Unprecedented study uses modeling to estimate how much quieter the waters were before commercial shipping
Impacts of 2020 Red Tide Event Highlighted in New Study
Collaborative paper documents extreme water conditions that led to fish die-offs
Scripps Student Spotlight: Jack Elstner
Biological oceanography PhD student is passionate about science that supports marine conservation in a changing ocean
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