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A Scientist's Life: Janet Sprintall
Physical oceanographer tracks circulation in one of the world’s busiest ocean interchanges
The History of Insects Living on the Open Ocean Tracks with the History of the Currents They Ride
Researchers uncover how climatic changes influence the evolution of ocean skaters
Scripps Oceanography Researcher Receives Young Investigator Award
Office of Naval Research award will support Sophia Merrifield's work on robotic systems
Scripps Student Spotlight: Jesse Robinett
An undergraduate student tracks low cloudiness along California’s coast
It’s Not Just SARS-CoV-2: Most Respiratory Viruses Spread by Aerosols
Conventional wisdom on viral disease transmission needs updating, international science team concludes
Water Supply Reliability Expected to Improve at Southern California’s Prado Dam
New trial for using advanced weather forecasts to retain more water proves successful
How Earth’s Magnetic Field May Provide New Ways of Dating Archaeological Artifacts
Research leverages 20 years of excavations
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
Researchers Observe Potential Impacts of Seafloor Mining
Team uses field data to create a model to show behavior of sediment plumes
Scripps Student Spotlight: Gene DePuy
Master of Advanced Studies student focuses on climate change adaptation and mitigation
A Scientist's Life: Paola Cessi
Physical oceanographer considers how water moves in the ocean and what that means for the rest of the planet
New Study Holds Promise for “Critically Endangered” Giant Sea Bass
Scripps-led study recommends new assessment of giant sea bass species using data from both sides of U.S.-Mexico border
Remains of U.S. Pilot Recovered offshore Vietnam
Scripps Oceanography’s Project Recover uses advanced underwater technology to aid in recovery
Simulation Points Out Possibilities and Pitfalls of Regional Geoengineering Schemes
Model demonstrates that ending drought in one African region reduces rainfall in another
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
Review Evaluates Evidence for Intensifying Indian Ocean Water Cycle
Report calls for better integration of observations, models, and paleoclimate research
Scripps Student Spotlight: Rhys Tallentire
An undergraduate student researches coral reef biogeochemistry and its global decline
Historic Designation Sought for Iconic Scripps Oceanography Building
Munk Laboratory considered a classic of mid-century modern design
A Scientist's Life: James Day
Geologist studies how planets form and how Earth became able to sustain life
Scripps Student Spotlight: Athina Lange
A graduate student studies wave runup through ocean topography, and how it can be used to forecast flooding in coastal communities
Expert Team Issues Report on Regional Responses to Climate Change
Coordination needed to build resilience
Scientists Track Sudden Disappearance of Antarctic Ice Shelf Lake
Detailed observations enable better understanding of future ice shelf stability
Scripps Celebrates Pride Month
A Pride Month-inspired Q&A featuring several Scripps staff, students, and faculty
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