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Joris Gieskes: 1934-2024

Joris Gieskes, a marine chemist affiliated with Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego for nearly six decades, died May 19, 2024 at his home in Del Mar, Calif. He was 90.

…and reminds you that life is a really special thing,” said Andrew Matschiner, an Education Studies doctoral student. “She does this with friendship, love, excitement and energy…and that has a ripple effect on everyone in the department.” “I enjoy bringing people together for deep conversations and increasing visibility of the…

NSF Awards Scripps Oceanography $2.8 Million to Develop Advanced Ocean and Atmosphere Simulator

…unprecedented accuracy, capturing the interactions of wind, waves, microbial marine life, and chemistry at the sea surface in a laboratory setting.

Public Lecture at Scripps Explores Darwin’s Deep Connection to the Ocean

An expert on the history of science and exploration will discuss the early days of Charles Darwin’s storied career and how the ocean played an instrumental role in its launch during a public presentation at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego.

Study of Giant South China Sea Internal Waves Provides First-Ever View of Life Cycle

An international research team that included physical oceanographers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, characterized for the first time the entire life cycle of internal ocean waves that can reach 500 meters (1,600 feet) in height before breaking.

Researchers Develop Novel Microscope to Study the Underwater World

Researchers from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego have designed and built a diver-operated underwater microscope to reveal a never-before-seen view of the underwater world.

Revealing the Secrets of Seaweeds

…see some form of marine life. Revealed with the ebb and flow of the tides, these rocky coastal wonderlands are often teeming with creatures ranging from hermit crabs and octopus to small fishes and sea anemones. But beyond the scene-stealing marine critters—if you look a little closer—you will find seaweed,…

New Fault Discovered in Earthquake-Prone Southern California Region

A swarm of nearly 200 small earthquakes that shook Southern California residents in the Salton Sea area last week raised concerns they might trigger a larger earthquake on the southern San Andreas Fault. At the same time, scientists from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego…

Six UC San Diego Professors Named 2013 AAAS Fellows

Six professors at the University of California, San Diego have been named 2013 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the nation’s largest general science organization.

Elephant Seals Drift Off to Sleep While Diving Far Below the Ocean Surface

For the first time, scientists have recorded brain activity in a free-ranging, wild marine mammal, revealing the sleep habits of elephant seals during the months they spend at sea.

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