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Scripps Institution of Oceanography is one of the oldest, largest, and most important centers for ocean and earth science research, education, and public service in the world. Research at Scripps Institution of Oceanography encompasses physical, chemical, biological, geological, and geophysical studies of the oceans and earth.

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Book Outlines Challenges Climate Instability Poses to Southwest

Scripps researchers among co-authors

Scripps researchers among co-authors

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As CO2 Approaches Symbolic Milestone, Scripps Launches Daily Keeling Curve Update

Levels of the greenhouse gas are approaching 400 parts per million; Scripps offering daily Twitter feed, news and analysis of climate indicators

Levels of the greenhouse gas are approaching 400 parts per million; Scripps offering daily Twitter feed, news and analysis of climate indicators

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Biological Activity Alters the Ability of Particles from Sea Spray to Seed Clouds

Novel ocean-atmosphere replica in the laboratory mimicked natural marine aerosol formation

Novel ocean-atmosphere replica in the laboratory mimicked natural marine aerosol formation

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Birch Aquarium at Scripps

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Research Focus

  • Research Hope in Algae
    UC San Diego visit by state senator promotes public-private collaborations for energy, economy, and environment


  • Scripps on Ice Field Blog
    Join Matt Siegfried, a graduate student in Scripps glaciologist Helen Amanda Fricker's group, as he and an international team attempt to reach a previously untouched Antarctic lake.

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Big Result from a Tiny Ocean

Big Result from a Tiny Ocean
Replica ocean-atmosphere system on Scripps campus gives important clues on how marine life is linked to cloud formation

Scripps Welcomes R/V Sally Ride

Scripps Welcomes R/V Sally Ride
Newest member of Scripps fleet honors first American woman in space

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