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 ...
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 …
Research Internships - Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Jane Teranes - Scripps Undergraduate Research Fellowship (JT-SURF) is a 10-week, NSF-funded summer research program. Research opportunities include both in-person, on-campus research projects as well as a small number of projects that can be completed remotely. Potential research projects span the ...
Jeffrey Bada: 1942-2024 | Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Sep 23, 2024 · Jeffrey Bada, a distinguished professor emeritus of marine chemistry at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego who advanced the search for the origins of life on Earth and for the existence of life elsewhere in the universe, died in his sleep on Sept. 1 in his La Jolla home. He was 81.
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.
SWOT Sharpens Seafloor Focus | Scripps Institution of …
Dec 12, 2024 · A satellite-mounted instrument has in just one year produced higher-resolution imagery of the global seafloor than that from comparable systems over the past 30 years.
Scientists Discover Molecular Predictors of Toxic Algal Blooms
Sep 19, 2024 · A team of researchers from the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI), Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego and collaborators, have published a groundbreaking study on predicting harmful algal blooms (HABs) that contain high levels of the neurotoxin domoic acid. The study provides new insights into the mechanisms driving this type of HAB and offers potential ...
Research | Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Humankind faces unprecedented changes in climate patterns, sea level, ocean acidity, ecosystems, and more. Scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography leverage expertise in marine and atmospheric science with engineering, policy, social science, and business to build interdisciplinary partnerships to advance climate change science and test adaptation solutions.
The Elusive Origin of Guadalupe Island | Scripps Institution of ...
Oct 3, 2024 · Looking north along the axis of Guadalupe Island from its second-highest peak, Monte Ester (992 meters or 3,255 feet above sea level), towards its highest peak, Monte Augusta (1,281 meters or 4,203 feet above sea level).
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?