Scripps Institution of Oceanography
WEBBusiness Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Campus details & visitor information. 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.
About Us - Scripps Institution of Oceanography
WEBScripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is one of the most important centers for global earth science research and education in the world. Scripps scientists work to understand and protect the planet by investigating our oceans, Earth, and atmosphere to find solutions to our greatest environmental challenges.
Pier Cam | Scripps Institution of Oceanography
WEBThe 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
WEBThe 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 marine science. The M.S. program consists of at least 36 units, culminating in a master's thesis.
Research | Scripps Institution of Oceanography
WEBHumankind 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.
Undergraduate Education - Scripps Institution of Oceanography
WEBUndergraduate Majors and Minors. As a department of UC San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography offers degrees, minors, and more than 45 undergraduate courses covering a breadth of earth and marine sciences on a variety of different levels.. There are several introductory classes for non-majors, as well as upper-division courses intended for students in natural science majors.
Labs - Scripps Institution of Oceanography
WEBLabs. Research at the intersection of biological and microbial oceanography and functional genomics. We analyze the interactions among marine ecology and biodiversity, fisheries, socioeconomics, climate change, and more. The primary area of research is air-sea interaction, including the topics of surface wave dynamics, air-sea fluxes, upper ...
Education Programs at Scripps Oceanography at UC San Diego
WEBScripps Pier. Students also gain unique access to the Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier, one of the largest active research piers in the world. The pier supports a range of student activities, including instrument testing, small boat launches, and training for our renowned Scientific Diving Program. Scientific Diving Program About Scripps Pier.
Our Campus - Scripps Institution of Oceanography
WEBThe Scripps Coastal Reserve is a protected natural area that is part of the UC San Diego Natural Reserve System. It occupies nearly one thousand acres adjacent to Scripps campus, ranging across a complex landscape including mesa top, coastal canyon and bluff, sandy beach, rocky intertidal, submerged coastal plain and deep submarine canyon.
Doctoral Programs - Scripps Institution of Oceanography
WEBRegister for an upcoming information session. The Scripps Institution of Oceanography PhD program is organized into three separate academic programs. Each is responsible for all graduate educational activities in its area, including teaching, advising, and examining. Prospective PhD students will apply directly to one or more.