In the largest-ever study of glacial lakes, researchers using 30 years of NASA satellite data have found that the volume of these lakes worldwide has increased by about 50% since 1990 as glaciers melt and retreat due to climate change. The findings, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, will aid researchers assessing the potential […]
Birch Aquarium O-Fish-Ally opens
LA JOLLA–After three days of member previews, Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego officially reopened to the public. Those returning to the aquarium will notice a number of changes aimed at keeping guests — as well as staff and volunteers — safe and healthy. Guest capacity will be limited during this […]
Coast Guard, Scripps Institution of Oceanography open Blue Technology Center of Expertise
SAN DIEGO–The Coast Guard and Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego launched the Blue Technology Center of Expertise (COE) on the Scripps Oceanography campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and expo on Friday. Rep. John Garamendi, Rep. Scott Peters, Rep. Mike Levin, UCSD Chancellor Pradeep Khosla, Port of San Diego Commissioner […]
NASA, French space laser measures massive migration of ocean animals
Every night, under the cover of darkness, countless small sea creatures – from squid to krill – swim from the ocean depths to near the surface to feed. This vast animal migration – the largest on the planet and a critical part of Earth’s climate system – has been observed globally for the first time […]
Whale Watching Kicks Off Adventure On The High Seas
LA JOLLA–Whale watching season is just around the corner and Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego and Flagship Cruises and Events have teamed up to offer guests big adventures looking for some of the largest creatures on the high seas. Whale watching season begins now and the twice-daily cruises continue […]
Explore Where the Sea Meets the Shore
LA JOLLA–Shorter days and lower tides mean Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is kicking off Tidepooling Adventure season. December through March offers the best times for tidepooling in Southern California as minus tides get lower and expose the hardy creatures that call the intersection of land and sea home. On […]