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Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego works to understand and protect the planet and find solutions to our most pressing environmental challenges.
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Undergraduate Education
Scripps offers degrees, minors, and undergraduate courses in earth, atmospheric, and marine sciences
Graduate Programs
PhD and Master’s programs combine strong academic curriculum with experience conducting cutting-edge research
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Research Internships
Internship programs and Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
El Niño Resources
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting that the 2026/2027 El Niño could be among the strongest on record. Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego has a long history of researching, tracking and understanding El Niño events and impacts. Here experts answer questions about this event.
Monitoring the
Pulse of Our Planet
Oceanographic Collections
Archives of both marine organisms and geological samples
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The diversity of personal experiences, values, and world views that arise from differences of culture and circumstance among students, faculty, and staff at Scripps Institution of Oceanography strengthens our institution and our mission.
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