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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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Plastic Trash Altering Ocean Habitats, Scripps Study Shows

Sharp increase of small plastic debris in the 'Garbage Patch' could have ecosystem-wide consequences

Sharp increase of small plastic debris in the 'Garbage Patch' could have ecosystem-wide consequences

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First Holder of Jerome Namias Chair Joins Scripps

Sea ice and climate dynamics at heart of Ian Eisenman’s research

Sea ice and climate dynamics at heart of Ian Eisenman’s research

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Inaugural Roger Revelle Chair En Route to Scripps

Shang-Ping Xie studies the ocean-atmosphere interactions that influence climate

Shang-Ping Xie studies the ocean-atmosphere interactions that influence climate

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Scripps Oceanographer Elected to National Academy of Science

Bill Young among three from UC San Diego honored

Bill Young among three from UC San Diego honored

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Revisiting the site of the great 2010 Chilean earthquake

R/V Melville to study why rupture did not extend to the seafloor during the 2010 M8.8 megathrust earthquake beneath central Chile

R/V Melville to study why rupture did not extend to the seafloor during the 2010 M8.8 megathrust earthquake beneath central Chile

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Prominent Marine Ecologist to Receive Prestigious Cody Award from Scripps

Mark Hay of the Georgia Institute of Technology to give free public lectures on June 14 and 15

Mark Hay of the Georgia Institute of Technology to give free public lectures on June 14 and 15

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Birch Aquarium at Scripps

birch aquarium at scripps

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Declines in Caribbean Coral Reefs Pre-date Climate Change Damage

Declines in Caribbean Coral Reefs Pre-date Climate Change Damage
Effects of land clearing, overfishing exposed by novel excavation technique

Scripps Rated a Best Place to Work for Postdocs

Scripps Rated a Best Place to Work for Postdocs
Scientist magazine ranks Scripps 11th

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