Dolphins frolic in blue glow during ‘red tide’ off San Diego coast
SAN DIEGO — Scripps scientists caught a bioluminescent red tide off the coast of La Jolla this morning on tape as dolphins played in the...
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Del Mar confirms minor bluff collapse near 10th Street
DEL MAR — A 25-foot-wide section of bluff collapsed onto the beach between 9th and 10th streets in Del Mar over the weekend but does...
UCSD scientist helps discover, name new species of tropical fish
REGION — A team of scientists, including Ben Frable of UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography, discovered a new species of tropical fish during...
Two Grauer School seniors excel in business, marine research
ENCINITAS — Carson Bauer and Lana Lippe, two seniors at The Grauer School, have distinguished themselves as go-getters. While Bauer’s interest in business and pets...
Oceanside seeks ‘innovative’ designs for sand retention project
OCEANSIDE – The city continues its search for a sand replenishment source paired with a retention structure, a project made controversial due to the potential...
Oceanside beach advocacy group teams with Scripps to monitor sand levels
OCEANSIDE — Once a month, a group of individuals passionate about restoring Oceanside’s sandy beaches walk the entire stretch of the city’s coastline to measure...
Carlsbad Boulevard realignment project granted one-year extension
CARLSBAD — The city of Carlsbad has received a one-year extension from the state regarding its study of realigning Carlsbad Boulevard, staff announced during a Sept....
Encinitas denies appeal to revoke Scripps’ permits at Beacon’s Beach
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council denied an appeal seeking to revoke the permits used by Scripps for monitoring at Beacon’s Beach. Absent the appellant...
Scripps, Encinitas to continue monitoring bluffs at Beacon’s Beach
ENCINITAS — The city of Encinitas will continue to monitor landslide activity at Beacon’s Beach jointly with the Scripps Institute of Oceanography following a minor...
Scripps to conduct realignment study of Carlsbad Boulevard
CARLSBAD — The city is preparing for sea-level rise by partnering with a prominent local research organization to perform a realignment study on a portion...
Gray whales more visible from shore
REGION — Over the past few weeks, the spray from migrating gray whales has been a popular sight on the coastline....
Researchers look to follow flow of offshore pollutants
COAST CITIES — Plumes of pink dye can occasionally be spotted in San Diego waters....