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The British naval surveying ship H.M.S. Beagle by Owen Stanley.

Public Lecture at Scripps Explores Darwin's Deep Connection to the Ocean

A man emerges from a deep-sea submersible

James Cameron Honored with Scripps Nierenberg Prize

Renowned explorer and filmmaker donates lander system that played key role in record-setting expedition and will be used by Scripps researchers as part of the next age of deep-sea exploration

Carbon Dioxide at Mauna Loa Observatory reaches new milestone: Tops 400 ppm

In the News Now: Scripps Begins Daily Keeling Curve Updates as CO2 Approaches 400 ppm

Bizarre to the Bone

Osedax worms emit acid to feast on whale skeletons

Tropical Storms, Global Consequences

Research Highlight: Tropical Storms, Global Consequences

Research Highlights: Bizarre to the Bone

New Book Outlines the Unique Challenges Climate Instability Poses to Southwest

Nancy Knowlton Elected to Prestigious Science Organizations

State Senator Ben Hueso and Dominick Mendola in the Scripps algal biofuel laboratory.

Senator Hueso Sees Hope in Algae

Bone Worms

Bizarre Bone Worms Emit Acid to Feast on Whale Skeletons

Big Result from a Tiny Ocean

Gateway Technology Emerges for Critical Ocean Measurements

Research Highlight: Big Result from a Tiny Ocean

Keeling Curve Graphic

As CO2 Approaches Symbolic Milestone, Scripps Launches Daily Keeling Curve Update

Fellowship students present their research and say thanks to the donors who support their education.

Fellowship Donors Recognized

Biological Activity Alters the Ability of Particles from Sea Spray to Seed Clouds

Hundreds of people carrying umbrellas cross an intersection in Japan.

The Asian Monsoon is Getting Predictable

Navy Names New Scripps Research Vessel to Honor the Legacy of Space Explorer and UC San Diego Professor Sally Ride

Around the Pier: Scripps Welcomes R/V Sally Ride

Former Scripps Director Edward Frieman (1926-2013)

Obituary Notice: Former Scripps Director, Prominent Physicist, and Key Government Advisor: Edward A. Frieman

Research Highlight: The Mysterious Glow from Coral Reefs

The Mysterious Glow from Coral Reefs

Walter Munk aboard D/V Chikyu.

Drilling Ship Honors Scripps Oceanography Legend Walter Munk

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