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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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Climate and National Security: Securing Better Forecasts

Workshop June 21-23, 2010

Workshop June 21-23, 2010

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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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World's Largest Oceanography Library Goes Digital

Holdings of UCSD's Scripps Institution of Oceanography Library digitized by Google

Holdings of UCSD's Scripps Institution of Oceanography Library digitized by Google

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Latest issue of Scripps' science e-magazine is here

explorations surveys the world of ocean and earth science

explorations surveys the world of ocean and earth science

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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 Oceanography News

Birch Aquarium at Scripps

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Research Focus

  • Scripps Responds to the Gulf Oil Spill
    As the ensuing environmental catastrophe unfolds, Scripps research expertise is being brought to bear to monitor and evaluate atmosphere and ocean conditions.
  • Earthquakes Rumble around the World
    See the latest Scripps information for the earthquakes in Baja California, Mexico; Sumatra, Indonesia; Southern Qinghai, China and Southern California

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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