Scripps Institution of Oceanography
UCSD scientists helped study ‘mega-tsunami’ in remote Greenland
SAN DIEGO — A report published today revealed that two UC San Diego seismologists were among an international team of scientists who set out to...
Scientists complete necropsy on rare oarfish washed ashore in La Jolla
SAN DIEGO — Scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography have completed a necropsy on a deep-sea oarfish, which washed up earlier this...
Data leads scientists to conclude Mars has liquid water
SAN DIEGO — Data collected on Mars’ planetary crust by the InSight lander has led scientists to conclude the planet has stores of liquid water...
‘Hold Fast’: Birch exhibit explores kelp amid changing climate
Artists and scientists present a new way to think about the large brown algae we often call seaweed. ...
Birch Aquarium debuts exhibit celebrating giant kelp ecosystems
SAN DIEGO – The Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego has opened “Hold Fast,” an immersive art exhibit that invites...
Survey of seafloor finds thousands of munitions, explosives
REGION — A second sweeping survey of the seafloor off the Southern California coast by researchers from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography revealed...
UCSD study shows higher snowlines likely in California’s future
REGION — Even with record snowfall this winter in California, a study released today by researchers at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography found...
Birch Aquarium set to welcome world’s smallest penguins in new exhibit
SAN DIEGO — Aquarium-goers will be able to see the world’s smallest penguins when the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San...
Beacon’s Beach trail, parking lot to reopen June 30 after bluff repairs
ENCINITAS — The parking lot and beach access trail at Beacon’s Beach will reopen June 30 after a month-long closure due to a reactivated landslide. ...
Scripps collaboration to optimize water management & supply
Partnership to better predict atmospheric rivers and optimize water management before, during and after California’s seasonal storms....
County Water Authority partners with Scripps Institution Of Oceanography
REGION — The San Diego County Water Authority announced today it is partnering with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego to better...
Congressman Levin talks climate strategies with local scientists, city leaders
Rep. Mike Levin recently sought advice during a roundtable discussion at Scripps Institution of Oceanography from UCSD scientists and city leaders....
Governor appoints Del Mar resident to Fish and Game Commission
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the appointment today of a San Diego County resident to the state's Fish and Game Commission....