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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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Gray Whale Season Surfaces at Birch Aquarium

Winter 2008-09 season features daily whale-watching cruises, excursions to Baja lagoons

Winter 2008-09 season features daily whale-watching cruises, excursions to Baja lagoons

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Great Skiing in Colorado? Thank the Great Salt Lake

Revolutionary research shows how aerosols influence cloud formation and spread of nutrients

Revolutionary research shows how aerosols influence cloud formation and spread of nutrients

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Expeditions Reveal Gulf of California’s Deep Sea Secrets, As Well as Human Imprints

Submersible voyage first to study biodiversity of gulf’s undersea mountain habitats

Submersible voyage first to study biodiversity of gulf’s undersea mountain habitats

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Green Bullet

Algae could be the biofuel solution of the future

Algae could be the biofuel solution of the future

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Green Bullet

Green Bullet
Scientists take aim with tiny algae and their giant promise as the biofuel solution of the future

Rising Tide

Rising Tide
It is not the extra few feet of water that make sea level rise so dangerous. It is the extra few feet during a storm during El Nino during high tide, say researchers.

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