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.
Research Internships - Scripps Institution of Oceanography
WEBThe MPL summer internship at Scripps Institution of Oceanography is a 10-week research program in marine science and technology. MPL seeks inquisitive and motivated undergraduates with exceptional aptitude for quantitative science, majoring in engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, or geology.
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 …
Marine Biology (BS) - Scripps Institution of Oceanography
WEBStudents 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.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Red Tides
WEBLatz said that local red tides of L. polyedra have been known since the early 1900s due to observations by Scripps scientists. There are several Scripps scientists sampling the current red tide to learn more about the genetic and metabolic characteristics of the organisms. Scientists do not know how long the current red tide will last, as ...
What is El Niño? | Scripps Institution of Oceanography
WEBOct 5, 2023 · El Niño refers to anomalously warm waters in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean near the equator. La Niña is the opposite–colder than average water temperatures in the equatorial Pacific. The tropics are like the engine room of the Pacific. Heat in the tropics drives global atmospheric circulation.
Jobs at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
WEB131737 GNSS Research Analyst 3 IGPP (100% Career) 131748 Instrument Development Technician GEOSCIENCES RESEARCH DIV. (100% Career) 131728 PRINCIPAL CONTRACT AND GRANT OFFICER DIRECTORS OFFICE-SIO (100% Career) 130818 SIO Research Vessel Engine Crew - Per Diem NIMITZ MARINE FACIL (25 …
FAQ: Carbon Dioxide and Climate Change - Scripps Institution of ...
WEBWhat is carbon dioxide and how is it connected to climate change? Carbon dioxide (CO 2) is a colorless, odorless greenhouse gas produced by numerous natural processes and by human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels and cement manufacturing.It is called a greenhouse gas because —like the glass structure of a greenhouse — carbon dioxide molecules trap heat in the atmosphere.