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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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Scripps/UCSD among Seven California Universities Partnering with NOAA to Study Climate, Marine Ecosystems

NOAA chooses Scripps to lead new Cooperative Institute on Marine Ecosystems and Climate

NOAA chooses Scripps to lead new Cooperative Institute on Marine Ecosystems and Climate

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Breakthrough Achieved in Explaining Why Tectonic Plates Move the Way They Do

Researchers at Monash University and Scripps Institution of Oceanography identify movements of plate and plate boundaries; could substantially improve models of tectonic motion

Researchers at Monash University and Scripps Institution of Oceanography identify movements of plate and plate boundaries; could substantially improve models of tectonic motion

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Footloose Glaciers Crack Up

New detailed observations of what happens when glaciers float on ocean surface

New detailed observations of what happens when glaciers float on ocean surface

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UC San Diego's Scripps Oceanography to 'Focus on the Future' with High School Students

Compton High School students dive into oceanography and earth science during dynamic three-week summer program

Compton High School students dive into oceanography and earth science during dynamic three-week summer program

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Research Focus

  • Scripps Responds to the Gulf Oil Spill
    As the ensuing environmental catastrophe unfolds, Scripps research expertise is being brought to bear to monitor and evaluate atmosphere and ocean conditions.
  • Earthquakes Rumble around the World
    See the latest Scripps information for the earthquakes in Baja California, Mexico; Sumatra, Indonesia; Southern Qinghai, China and Southern California

Explorations e-magazine

Time-Critical

Time-Critical
How Fate and Fast-Tracking Secured a Unique Record of One of History's Biggest Earthquakes

Wiring the Oceans

Wiring the Oceans
A new state-of-the-art global observatory currently under construction is about to launch ocean science light years ahead.

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