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New Study Highlights Success in Open-Coast Seagrass Restoration

New research led by scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography is shining a spotlight on one of the ocean’s most overlooked habitats: seagrass.

Two Scripps-Named Marine Species Make Top 10 List

Scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography have identified and described two of the otherworldly species highlighted in the latest “Top 10 New Marine Species” list from the World Register of Marine Species.

Human-Made Chemicals Found Throughout Ocean Environments

A new study analyzing more than 2,300 seawater samples from around the world has found that human-made chemicals — from plastic additives and industrial lubricants to pharmaceuticals and pesticides — are widespread in the marine environment, particularly in coastal and estuarine waters.

California Communities’ Recovery Time Between Wildfire Smoke Events Is Shrinking

A new study led by researchers at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography finds that the time between multi-day smoke events is shrinking — leaving communities with less time to recover before smoke returns.

Dance Party Turns Up the Volume on Climate Action

At a time when climate conversations can feel overwhelming, a new celebration is flipping the script with music, movement and momentum!

UC San Diego Experts Bring Innovative Discoveries to the Global Stage at SXSW 2026

Leading experts from the University of California San Diego are set to return to Austin, Texas, for the annual South by Southwest (SXSW) conference to showcase groundbreaking research and innovation to a global audience.

New AI Agent Could Transform How Scientists Study Weather and Climate

Computer scientists and weather scientists have taken the first steps toward creating an AI agent capable of analyzing and answering questions in natural language, such as English, about data from AI-driven weather and climate forecasting models.

Researchers Create a Family History of San Diego Kelp over More Than Four Decades

A team led by UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography has released an unmatched history of kelp forests off La Jolla and Point Loma, the largest on the West Coast. The 40-year story reveals a progression of steady decline that transcends typical cycles of crash and recovery.

Effective Marine Protection Can More Than Triple Dive Tourism Revenue

A new study from researchers at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography links fish recovery from well-managed marine protected areas to increased revenue from scuba diving tourism.

Fund for Science and Technology Awards $15 Million to Scripps Oceanography

Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego has received a $15 million grant from the Fund for Science and Technology. This support will expand observational capabilities into parts of the ocean where data has historically been sparse or nonexistent.

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