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Lights Out on Climate Change

Tony Haymet, director of Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, didn't let a power outage deter him at a star-studded climate summit. (more...)

A Prize Fit for a Prince

Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego rolled out the "green" carpet for an environmentally conscious royal visitor October 23. (more...)

Multidisciplinary Training Program Targets Global Challenges of Climate Change

Program to integrate global change research focused on biological, social, economic, and political issues, as well as marine resource management and conservation (more...)

(Floating) Around the Pier

At the outset of a new project at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego to understand the La Jolla kelp forest's role as a Giant Sea Bass spawning ground, the carcass of a female Sea Bass of spawning age and condition turned up floating near the end of Scripps Pier on Aug. 18. (more...)

The PIERfect Proposal

Ryan Scott wanted to make sure the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of proposing to his girlfriend was perfect by taking advantage of an opportunity that only comes a few times a year— the opening of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography Pier to the public. (more...)

New Marine Superintendent Takes Helm of Scripps Fleet

For the first time in 17 years, Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego has named a new marine superintendent, a vital position that oversees the operations of Scripps' globe-traveling fleet of scientific research vessels. (more...)

Journey to the Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch

Recent research on global ocean warming and ocean acidification is showing that human activities are penetrating the marine environment, but the severity of the impacts can be masked by the enormity of the seas. (more...)

Journey to the Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch

Recent research on global ocean warming and ocean acidification is showing that human activities are penetrating the marine environment, but the severity of the impacts can be masked by the enormity of the seas. (more...)

Don't be Deceived, They're Going to Leave

t's known that the marine creatures in the Art of Deception exhibit at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, are good at hiding, but seekers of these deceptive animals won't be able to find them at all after September 20, when the exhibit officially closes. (more...)

Aloha Scripps Day!

More than 300 Hawaiian shirt-clad Scripps students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and friends gathered on the Scripps campus June 12 for the second annual Scripps Day to celebrate another great year at Scripps – Hawaiian style. (more...)

Bridging the Earth Science Gap

National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego a $3 million grant to fund a new program that pairs Scripps earth systems science students with high school science teachers and their classes. (more...)

The Scripps Fleet Gets a Green Facelift

UC San Diego hosted its third annual Sustainability Awards to recognize members of the university community whose commitment to eco-friendly practices makes UCSD one of the greenest campuses in the nation. (more...)

Scripps Goes Viral

Do you Twitter? Are you on Facebook? Have you Flickred? Now, there are even more ways to surf the web and stay connected to Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego and Birch Aquarium at Scripps. (more...)

Energy Races

Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego graduate students are leading the charge to raise awareness and reduce energy usage on campus. (more...)

What Color Would You Be to Hide in the Sea?

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego has turned a page in the history of its exhibits. (more...)

Scripps Helps Global Business Leaders Learn More about the Oceans and Earth

Members of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) are the young, innovative, who's whos of today's global business network. (more...)

Stellar Scripps Alum Blasts Off to Space

As a Scripps graduate student, Megan McArthur spent a lot of time underwater studying acoustics. On May 11, she will explore another vast, largely unknown frontier — space. (more...)

100 Candles

Scripps Oceanography and the family of the late legendary statesman of science Roger Revelle honored Revelle's 100th birthday with.... (more...)

Travelers 'Feel the Heat' at the San Diego Airport

Now through June, travelers at the Commuter Terminal of San Diego International Airport can learn more about climate change. (more...)

Scripps Research Vessel Reaches Out Beyond the Oceans

A ship's crew might not often be expected to venture beyond the dock in a port city before heading to the next destination, but in Punta Arenas, Chile, a recent visit by Scripps Oceanography's R/V Roger Revelle was especially important.... (more...)

Working for a 'Culture Not Lost in Time'

UC San Diego graduate student Damien Cie is taking advantage of an opportunity only recently made available to him and other Native Americans. (more...)

The Keeling Curve Rocks

The Keeling Curve rocks…the Keeling Curve band, that is. (more...)

Riding a Wave of Genius

It’s a lazy Saturday afternoon by the beach in San Diego – what would your teenagers be doing? (more...)

Seaside Forum Completion

A much needed state-of-the-art conference center is almost ready to open its doors (more...)

Climate Change and Gray Whales

Historically, gray whales keep to a strict schedule. (more...)

Spiess Hall of Fame

A string of 10 colorful Navy signal flags spelling "Spiess Hall" flew from the railing of the formerly named Scripps Nierenberg Hall Annex (NTV) building on Jan. 23. (more...)