Known as one of the most important centers for oceanographic research in the world, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography was founded in 1903 as the Marine Biological Association of San Diego. The Institution became...

The Chisholm Lab at MIT has done groundbreaking work on the role of phytoplankton in ocean systems, including the discovery of a new species of phytoplankton, Prochlorococcus, found to be an abundant marine...

Located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, the Department of Oceanography is a story of growth and accruing influence, both nationally and internationally, in the fields of oceanographic research and education. Site...

This is the site to go to for information about Alvin, the deep submergence vehicle. Describes the history of Alvin, dive statistics, dive logs, dive site viewer, publication, and photos. Students will love the...

Scripps' new e-magazine "explorations" informs and educates the public, alumni, the scientific community, and Scripps' friends and supporters about ongoing research and events. Readers can sign up to receive a free...