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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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Navy Awards New Science Ship to Scripps Institution of Oceanography

U.S. Navy selects Scripps to operate state-of-the-art research vessel

U.S. Navy selects Scripps to operate state-of-the-art research vessel

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American Society for Microbiology to Honor Scripps, Claude ZoBell

May 22 event recognizes contributions of marine microbiology pioneer

May 22 event recognizes contributions of marine microbiology pioneer

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Scripps Chemistry Professor Named to IPCC Review Committee

Nobel Prize-winning researcher Mario Molina to examine how climate panel prepares reports

Nobel Prize-winning researcher Mario Molina to examine how climate panel prepares reports

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Scripps Researchers Outline Strategy to Limit Global Warming

Fulfilling Copenhagen Accord will require variety of efforts ranging from 'Herculean' to the readily actionable, scientists say

Fulfilling Copenhagen Accord will require variety of efforts ranging from 'Herculean' to the readily actionable, scientists say

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Birch Aquarium at Scripps

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Research Focus

  • 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

Explorations e-magazine

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.

Inside the Plastic Vortex

Inside the Plastic Vortex
A groundbreaking Scripps voyage led by students helps define a rising environmental threat.

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