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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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Nations Pledge New Direction in Climate Change Mitigation

U.S announces initiative to slow global warming rate by 50 percent

U.S announces initiative to slow global warming rate by 50 percent

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Lava Formations in Western U.S. Linked to Rip in Giant Slab of Earth

Scripps scientists propose mass melting as new force behind volcanic activity in Columbia River region

Scripps scientists propose mass melting as new force behind volcanic activity in Columbia River region

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Heat and Cold Damage Corals in Their Own Ways, Scripps Study Shows

First-of-its kind study of extreme temperature shock reveals complexities of climate-induced threats

First-of-its kind study of extreme temperature shock reveals complexities of climate-induced threats

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Google Earth Ocean Terrain Receives Major Update

Data from Scripps, NOAA sharpen resolution of seafloor maps, correct "discovery" of Atlantis

Data from Scripps, NOAA sharpen resolution of seafloor maps, correct "discovery" of Atlantis

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Government Funding Supports New Scripps Ship and Vital Seagoing Research

$89 million will fund cutting-edge research vessel that will continue Scripps’ studies to support military

$89 million will fund cutting-edge research vessel that will continue Scripps’ studies to support military

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Scripps Oceanography's Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation Toasts 10 Years

Center celebrates anniversary and looks forward to the decades ahead

Center celebrates anniversary and looks forward to the decades ahead

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Research Highlight: The Story Behind Hitchcock’s Crazed ‘Birds’

Research Highlight: The Story Behind Hitchcock’s Crazed ‘Birds’
Oceanographic collection and 60-year marine monitoring program keys to new report on out-of-control birds

In the News Now: Climate Researchers Respond to WSJ Opinion Piece

In the News Now: Climate Researchers Respond to WSJ Opinion Piece
Scripps climate researcher Richard Somerville explains why he and 38 of his colleagues felt compelled to write a letter to the editor

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