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Elephant Seals Drift Off to Sleep While Diving Far Below the Ocean Surface
Brainwave patterns show elephant seals take short naps while holding their breath on deep dives, averaging just 2 hours of sleep per day while at sea

First Eight Island-Ocean Ecosystems Selected for Global Ridge-to-Reef Rewilding Campaign
Island-Ocean Connection Challenge aims to restore 40 globally significant island-ocean ecosystems by 2030

New Look at Climate Data Shows Substantially Wetter Rain and Snow Days Ahead
“Once-in-a-century” storms could be experienced more than once in a lifetime

Scripps Student Spotlight: Hugo Mkhize
Master of Advanced Studies in Climate Science and Policy student focuses research on reinvestment in clean and sustainable energy innovation

The Ocean as a Classroom
Promoting shipboard knowledge production to be more accessible for future generations


John McGowan: 1924-2023
Renowned biological oceanographer and World War II veteran drew link between ocean ecology and climate change

California Governor Gavin Newsom Visits Scripps’ Nimitz Marine Facility
Tour highlights innovative hydrogen-hybrid research vessel in development that will be vital to studying California coast

“Bizarre” Yoda Acorn Worm Makes Top 10 Marine Species List
Scripps Oceanography scientists officially described the deep-sea worm in 2022; now it’s among the top 10 new species acknowledged by the World Register of Marine Species

Scripps Student Spotlight: Eesha Rangani
Marine biology master’s student studying invertebrates, involving the systematics of deep-sea Nereidid worms

New Study Examines Noise Reduction from Retrofitted Shipping Vessels
Scripps Whale Acoustics Lab teams up with shipping giant Maersk to identify vessel designs that reduce radiated noise

New Study Provides First Comprehensive Look at Oxygen Loss on Coral Reefs
Scripps Oceanography scientists and collaborators provide first-of-its-kind assessment of hypoxia, or low oxygen levels, across 32 coral reef sites around the world

"Denoising" a Noisy Ocean
Scripps Oceanography researchers use machine learning to listen for specific fish sounds

Researchers Extract First Layered Lake-Sediment Sample from Subglacial Antarctica
Scripps Oceanography alumnus and colleagues describe the sample's importance in understanding past dynamics of the Antarctic ice sheet and its ecosystems

Celebrating Women Leaders at Scripps Oceanography
Scripps recognizes inspiring women trailblazers in honor of Women’s History Month 2023


UC San Diego Receives $15M Cryptocurrency Donation, Largest for Research on Airborne Pathogens
Vitalik Buterin directs gift to research on aerosols, establishing the UC San Diego Meta-Institute for Airborne Disease in a Changing Climate


Scripps Oceanography Leads Sessions on Climate Change, Space, and Blue Tech at SXSW 2023
Expanded climate change programming at Conference focuses on impacts and solutions

After Devastating Wildlife Loss, Scripps Chemical Oceanographer Searches for Connection Between Water Resources and Wildlife
A photo essay from Botswana, Africa

Coastal Water Pollution Transfers to the Air in Sea Spray Aerosol and Reaches People on Land
Scientists find bacteria, chemical compounds from coastal water pollution in sea spray aerosol along Imperial Beach

An Explanation for Complex Tide and Wave Interplay
Marine traffic, coastal planning to benefit from improved forecasts in wave variation

Scripps Student Spotlight: Noel Gutierrez-Brizuela
Physical oceanography student researches extreme tropical weather and how swings in weather leave a persistent mark on the ocean

Scientists and Surf Organizations Confirm What Surfers Already Know
Study at Kelly Slater Wave Company Surf Ranch demonstrates that wind effects on breaking waves can significantly influence nearshore processes

UC San Diego Graduate Students Honored for Their Commitment to Equity and Diversity
Scripps Oceanography climate sciences student Jeramy Dedrick inducted to this year’s Bouchet Graduate Honor Society
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