Oceans and Atmosphere

Past Climate Change

Researching how earth's climate changed in past eras by studying ocean sediment cores, ice cores, and other scientific evidence.

Academics

Sarah Aarons
Assistant Professor
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Margaret Leinen
Vice Chancellor/Director Scripps
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Dahiana K. Arcila
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Centers, Labs, and Programs

The Scripps O2 Program measures changes in atmospheric oxygen levels from air samples collected at stations around the world.

The Human Ecology Laboratory groups together students and researchers to explore the relationships between people and the environment through time. In particular, the lab focuses on understanding Social Vulnerability related to Climate Change.

A daily record of global atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration.

Conducts research to study and understand the relationship between the marine environment and human societies.

Oceans and Atmosphere News

New Study: Protecting Large Ocean Areas Doesn’t Curb Fishing Catches

Five years after the creation of Mexico’s Revillagigedo National Park,...

Phenomenal Phytoplankton: Scientists Uncover Cellular Process Behind Oxygen Production

One out of 10 breaths contains oxygen generated by cellular mechanism ...

Scripps-Led Fellowship Program Promotes Equal Access for Students Interested in Scientific Diving

Fellows of the first SCUBA DIVERsity program cohort share their experi...