Scripps Institution of Oceanography
A department of UC San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography is one of the oldest, largest, and most important centers for ocean, earth and atmospheric science research, education, and public service in the world.
Research Internships - Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Summer Research Opportunities . Scripps Institution of Oceanography offers a variety of summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) programs.
Pier Cam | Scripps Institution of Oceanography
The Scripps Pier Live Cam managed by Scripps' Coastal Ocean Observing Lab provides high-definition live streaming video from a piling of Scripps Pier at about ~4 meters (13 feet) depth.. Watch closely to see the difference between floating organic bits and mysid shrimp zooming by. Get lucky and see a school of top smelt, a curious lobster, or even a leopard shark or bat ray!
Research | Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Humankind faces unprecedented changes in climate patterns, sea level, ocean acidity, ecosystems, and more. Scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography leverage expertise in marine and atmospheric science with engineering, policy, social science, and business to build interdisciplinary partnerships to advance climate change science and test adaptation solutions.
Master's Programs - Scripps Institution of Oceanography
The Department of Scripps Institution of Oceanography offers instruction leading to Master of Science (M.S.) degrees in oceanography, marine biology, and earth sciences. The M.S. degree is for those who have an interest in studying a specific area of …
FAQ: Ocean Acidification - Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Both climate change and ocean acidification are primarily driven by the release of CO 2 into the atmosphere from human activities such as fossil fuel combustion, deforestation, agriculture, and land use practices. Unlike climate change, which refers to changes in Earth’s temperature due to this increased atmospheric CO 2, ocean acidification is not directly tied to …
Jobs at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Interested in working for Scripps Oceanography? We currently have a number of job openings and career opportunities available for academics, staff, researchers, and more. The mission of Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is to understand and protect the planet by investigating our ...
Climate Change-Triggered Landslide Unleashes a 650-Foot Mega …
Sep 12, 2024 · In September 2023, scientists around the world detected a mysterious seismic signal that lasted for nine straight days. An international team of scientists, including seismologists Alice Gabriel and Carl Ebeling of UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography came together to solve the mystery.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Red Tides
A red tide offshore Southern California is bringing a spectacular display of bioluminescence to beaches at night. From glowing waves seen at several San Diego beaches to swirls of electric blue light stirred by dolphins gliding through the water off Newport Beach, photos and videos of the phenomenon are making the rounds on social media. But what is the science behind this natural light show?
Fish Experts Study Rare Deep-Sea Oarfish in the Lab
Aug 22, 2024 · A team of science-minded kayakers and snorkelers in La Jolla Cove had the encounter of a lifetime when a dead oarfish washed to the ocean surface on Aug. 10, 2024. This deep-sea fish is incredibly rare, and marks only the 20th oarfish documented to have washed up in California since 1901.. Thanks to the work from these locals, the fish was transported to the NOAA Fisheries’ Southwest ...