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Ocean Pavilion Partners Unveil COP28 Dubai Ocean Declaration in Advance of UN Climate Conference
Declaration recognizes the critical role of the ocean in regulating climate change, calls for increased ocean observations
Ocean Acidification in Coastal Upwelling Regions Shown to Impact Phytoplankton Nutrient Acquisition
Increased acidification shown to limit iron availability, a critical element for the survival of phytoplankton
Atmospheric River Reconnaissance Flights Begin
On the heels of an exceptionally wet year, an expanded data collection program using Air Force and NOAA aircraft will begin flights over the Pacific from November through March
UC San Diego Delegation to Attend Annual UN Climate Conference in Dubai
Meet the students and faculty from Scripps Institution of Oceanography and School of Global Policy and Strategy who are headed to COP28
Ocean Pavilion Returns to the UN Climate Conference with Call for Ocean Science to Lead Climate Solutions
In year extreme weather events driven by rising marine temperatures, the ocean will take center stage at COP28 in Dubai November 30 – December 12
Scripps Student Spotlight: Anuj Jain
Undergraduate student collects data to determine where Argo float sensors should be placed throughout the world’s oceans
Diving Sector Could Hold the Key to Advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals
Scripps Oceanography-led paper pinpoints how the diving community can play a critical role in global marine conservation and sustainability
Meltwater Flowing Beneath Antarctic Glaciers May Be Accelerating Their Retreat
Simulations showed that this process accelerated sea-level rise by 15% by 2300, suggesting it should be factored into future projections
Star studded team successfully spawns three Sunflower Sea Stars at Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Hope is on the horizon for the critically endangered Sunflower Sea Star thanks to a groundbreaking collaborative effort among accredited aquariums and zoos and research laboratories
An Advocate for Environmental Justice
MAS Climate Science and Policy alum uses her expertise and knowledge to address inequity in issues related to climate change
Scripps Student Spotlight: Michelle Guraieb
Master’s student researches marine invertebrates in hopes of influencing policy and enhancing protection of the natural world
Antarctica’s Floating Boundary Moves up to Nine Miles with the Tide
Satellite reveals back-and-forth movement of the boundary between Antarctica’s grounded ice sheet and floating ice shelf
Scripps Oceanography to Help Lead New Earthquake Research Center
The multi-institution center will study Cascadia subduction zone to improve earthquake resilience in the Pacific Northwest
Meet the New Faculty and Researchers at Scripps Oceanography
Fourteen new members of the academic community have joined Scripps recently, including several starting this fall
Banner Year for Birch Aquarium
Aquarium closes out its 30th year “on the hill” with record attendance, record scholarships and a prestigious AZA Award
New Installment of Science Show Launches
“Wavelengths” video series gives inside look at people and science at Scripps Oceanography
NOAA Awards $2.5 Million to Scripps Researchers Working on Climate Solutions
The two projects seek to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and combat ocean acidification
Scripps Student Spotlight: Julia Chavarry
Biological oceanography PhD student researches the ecological role of gelatinous zooplankton in marine food webs
Historic Red Tide Event of 2020 Fueled by Plankton Super Swimmers
The swimming ability of dinoflagellates lends them a competitive advantage over other plankton species, contributing to harmful algal blooms
UC San Diego’s Scripps Oceanography Awarded Funding to Develop Pathogen Forecast Model
Model aims to predict presence of harmful pathogens in Tijuana River Valley and Imperial Beach
Bridge Builders Foundation Partners with Scripps to Expose Youth of Color to Opportunities in Higher Education
Thirty-five high school students from Los Angeles participated in a hands-on science program at Scripps Oceanography
Improved Model of the Carbon Cycle Can Help Verify Reported Emissions
Model reduces uncertainty on contributions of land-based ecosystems to atmospheric CO2 concentrations
Storied Research Platform is Retired
Scripps Oceanography’s 61-year-old FLIP towed to sea for the final time
A Scientist's Life: Alice Gabriel
Seismologist uses supercomputing to break down complexity of earthquakes
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