Scripps Institution of Oceanography
A department of UC San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography is one of the oldest, largest, and most important centers for ocean, earth and atmospheric science research, education, and public service in the world.
Research Internships - Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Summer Research Opportunities . Scripps Institution of Oceanography offers a variety of summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) programs.
Pier Cam | Scripps Institution of Oceanography
The Scripps Pier Live Cam managed by Scripps' Coastal Ocean Observing Lab provides high-definition live streaming video from a piling of Scripps Pier at about ~4 meters (13 feet) depth.. Watch closely to see the difference between floating organic bits and mysid shrimp zooming by. Get lucky and see a school of top smelt, a curious lobster, or even a leopard shark or bat ray!
Master's Programs - Scripps Institution of Oceanography
The Department of Scripps Institution of Oceanography offers instruction leading to Master of Science (M.S.) degrees in oceanography, marine biology, and earth sciences. The M.S. degree is for those who have an interest in studying a specific area of …
Everything You Wanted to Know About Red Tides
A red tide offshore Southern California is bringing a spectacular display of bioluminescence to beaches at night. From glowing waves seen at several San Diego beaches to swirls of electric blue light stirred by dolphins gliding through the water off Newport Beach, photos and videos of the phenomenon are making the rounds on social media. But what is the science behind this natural light show?
Jobs at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Interested in working for Scripps Oceanography? We currently have a number of job openings and career opportunities available for academics, staff, researchers, and more. The mission of Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is to understand and protect the planet by investigating our ...
FAQ: Carbon Dioxide and Climate Change - Scripps Institution of ...
What is carbon dioxide and how is it connected to climate change? Carbon dioxide (CO 2) is a colorless, odorless greenhouse gas produced by numerous natural processes and by human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels and cement manufacturing.It is called a greenhouse gas because —like the glass structure of a greenhouse — carbon dioxide molecules trap heat in the atmosphere.
Research | Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Research at Scripps Institution of Oceanography is organized into three administrative sections: Biology, Earth, and Oceans & Atmosphere. Each of these sections is composed of smaller disciplinary and multidisciplinary research units.
Marine Biology (BS) | Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Students examine specimens aboard research vessel Robert Gordon Sproul during a field trip for a deep-sea biology course. Undergraduates in marine biology will develop an understanding of the biology of marine organisms and the biological and physical processes that affect these organisms, their populations, and their coastal and oceanic ecosystems.
Marine Biology (MB) - Scripps Institution of Oceanography
The program offers two tracks, Marine Biology and Marine Chemical Biology: Marine Biology (MB) is the study of marine organisms and their relationship with the physical and chemical dynamics of the marine environment. Faculty expertise encompasses several major areas of …