About Us
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.
Deep-sea Magnetism
Follow Scripps researchers aboard R/V Melville as they study the subducting plate offshore Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
Earthquakes Rumble around the World
See the latest Scripps information for the earthquakes in Baja California, Mexico; Sumatra, Indonesia and Southern Qinghai, China