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SURF Program Steers Students Toward Path of Research and Discovery

Q&A with four SURF program alumni, who are currently pursuing their PhDs at Scripps Oceanography, on how the program shaped their decision to pursue graduate school

Rendering of R/V Bob and Betty Beyster

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

Join Scripps at the Oceanology International Americas Conference and Exhibit

Scripps scientists participating in ocean tech conference, hosting exhibit for students to learn about opportunities in ocean science, and more

Scripps graduate student Ariel Pezner

Scripps Student Spotlight: Ariel Pezner

Biological oceanography graduate student is studying the effects of human-induced stressors on reef-building corals

Walter Munk by Erik Jepsen

Obituary Notice: Walter Munk, World-Renowned Oceanographer, Revered Scientist

Legendary Scripps oceanographer defined a field of science, transformed understanding of nature

UC San Diego scientist and newly elected NAE member Kimberly Prather. Photo: Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego

Scripps Oceanography Scientist Honored by the National Academy of Engineering

Prestigious academy awards membership to atmospheric chemist Kimberly Prather for her contributions to engineering

Hand holding sample tube in front of creek

Photo of the Week: Soggy Science

Hitting the field to measure the impact of atmospheric rivers

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A Scientist's Life: Octavio Aburto-Oropeza

Marine ecologist and photographer studies ways to use technology to improve fisheries, considers economic value of flourishing ecosystems

Atmospheric river hits California. Photo: Jesse Allen, NASA Earth Observatory/ VIIRS satellite.

New Scale to Characterize Strength and Impacts of Atmospheric River Storms

Similar to scales gauging hurricane, wind, or tornado intensity, could aid flood response and water management, especially in the West

Around the Pier: Bringing Science to Global Climate Talks

Large delegation of students and researchers from Scripps Oceanography and University of California participate in COP24 climate conference in Poland

Scripps graduate student Matthew Costa. Photo: Octavio Aburto-Oropeza

Scripps Student Spotlight: Matthew Costa

Biological oceanography graduate student is studying wetlands inhabited by productive and salt-tolerant trees called mangroves

A surfer on the beach at sunset

Photo of the Week: Scripps Sunset

A dazzling winter sky accompanies a lone surfer

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