March 12, 2013
Coral reefs not only provide the world with rich, productive ecosystems and photogenic undersea settings, they also contribute an economic boost valued at hundreds of billions of dollars. But their decline in recent years due to a variety of threats—from pollution to climate warming—has lent urgency to the search for…
March 6, 2012
…graduate student organization BioEASI. Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography Explore sharks through hands-on activities with ocean experts from the Birch Aquarium. Touch real shark egg cases, see shark skin and take home a shark craft. UC San Diego Department of Bioengineering Curious how your body repairs itself? Play…
December 13, 2011
…“Boundless Energy” exhibit at Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Expressing his commitment to the next generation of research leaders, Scripps Director Tony Haymet said, “as the institution moves deeper into its second century of discovery, we will continue to put energy and focus toward building our ranks of talented people.” Scripps…
December 3, 2018
The first in-depth look at the genome of a jellyfish reveals the origins of a successful survival strategy. Results indicate early jellyfish recycled existing genes to morph from polyp to medusa and suggest animals can radiate into new niches and forms fairly easily.
October 15, 2015
Steve Gallagher, a financial management and facilities operations executive with experience at several scientific organizations, has been selected to serve as assistant vice chancellor for finance and operations at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Gallagher’s career for the past 28 years has included a number of roles in…
May 26, 2020
Two new studies led by scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego highlight the significance of long-term observations for understanding ocean climate trends and events, including record-shattering marine heatwaves.
January 16, 2024
With a shared focus on sustainability and climate justice, Tritons from around the globe will come together to engage, learn and share insights both virtually and in person during Triton Leaders Conference 2024.
May 16, 2013
…a scientist. Using 10-gallon aquarium tanks they built themselves, the students developed and implemented their own experiments to investigate how human activity impacts coral health. What they learned inspired the students to lead a local conservation campaign that made news in Curaçao, a small island nation in the southern Caribbean.…
April 4, 2017
The University of California San Diego has been designated as a Changemaker Campus by Ashoka U for its role as a leader in social innovation education. Only 40 universities around the world have received this designation and UC San Diego is the first University of California campus to be recognized.
January 30, 2020
…two schools supported by Birch Aquarium’s Price Philanthropies Ocean Science Education Fund, waited for the chance to ask Meir their burning questions. UC San Diego astrophysicist Brian Keating emceed the event, which was also attended by Meir’s friends, mentors, and former Scripps colleagues. Thousands more tuned in remotely via live…
