Science
at Sea

Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego operates one of the world's largest academic research fleets.

About Ships

The vessels managed by Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego play a critical role in exploring our planet and conducting important research in all the world's oceans.

EMERGENCY CONTACT

Nimitz Marine Facility security duty officer, who may be reached night or day.

MAIN OFFICE TELEPHONE
(858) 534-1639

MOBILE PHONE (IF MAIN LINE DOES NOT ANSWER)
(858) 344-9841

ADDITIONAL CONTACTS

Our Research
Vessels

R/V Sally Ride

R/V Roger Revelle

R/V Robert Gordon Sproul

R/V Bob and Betty Beyster

Scripps Oceanography Ship Operations &
Marine Technical Support

Nimitz Marine Facility

The support and management center for Scripps's fleet

Cruise Planning

These are the steps required to request and plan for a cruise aboard a Scripps research vessel.

Shipboard Technical Support

Providing specialized expertise, personnel, instrumentation, and support

Policies and Procedures

Essential rules for ship operations

UC Ship Funds Program

Enabling access to the sea for students, faculty, and staff

Contacts

Key phone numbers and other contact information

AUXILIARY PROGRAMS

Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego provides two supplementary programs to advance student expertise and safety while conducting science in the ocean.

Scientific Diving Program

Small Boating Program

Data

Ship Tracker

View the UNOLS tracker

Rolling Deck to Repository (R2R)

Current and archived data collected by the Scripps research fleet and other vessels.

Access ship data

Geological Data Center

Data from Scripps cruises, pre—2006

Delve into the Geological Data Center

News

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