Scripps Institution of Oceanography

NBC 7’s Brooke Martell shows what the sounds tell the Scripps Institution of Oceanography about the health of the ocean’s ecosystem.

A UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography study published Tuesday found that more than 90% of freshwater game fish in Southern California had parasites capable of infecting humans and causing health problems. The parasites are introduced species from elsewhere, and Americans are perhaps not aware of the risk, the authors write in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. “Americans...

SNAP-X releases scents that attract larvae to help sustain coral reefs in the ocean, according to UCSD’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

Researchers at UC San Diego have developed a substance that can attract coral larvae, which could overcome an obstacle of reef restoration efforts.

The exhibit takes a dive into the science and the folklore of these sea serpents, or so-called doomsday fish, reports NBC 7’s Brooke Martell.

The oarfish in the exhibit is the 22nd oarfish known to have washed up in California. The exhibit takes a dive into the science and the folklore of these sea serpents, or so-called doomsday fish.

The data collected is the longest continuous record of such measurements in the Pacific Ocean, which means it’s one of the best places to track long-term changes happening in the ocean.

Research being done in San Diego could shed light on why were seeing powerful hurricanes and our rainiest years ever. NBC 7 meteorologist Greg Bledsoe reports.

NASA has selected local female scientists Helen Fricker and Sara Gille to put their unique satellite missions into concept studies with the goal they’ll better track the impacts of climate change across the globe.

When we think about climate change, we usually think about sea level rise, warming temperature or extreme weather. One way researchers at Scripps are studying climate change might have you surprised. NBC 7’s Sheena Parveen explains.

Two local female scientists were selected to put their satellite missions into action with the goal of telling more about our planet. NBC 7’s Brooke Martell reports.

While termite treatment may help get rid of one problem, a new study from Scripps scientists shows the chemicals used in it are hurting our atmosphere.

While termite treatment may help get rid of one problem, a new study from Scripps scientists shows the chemicals used in it are hurting our atmosphere. NBC 7’s Brooke Martell reports.

Marine life off the Los Angeles coast may still be impacted by the effects of a long-disused DDT dumping site, a report from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and San Diego State University researchers found Monday.

The Keeling Curve measures the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego have been tracking these measurements from all over the world, and last month, they broke a record — but it’s not something to brag about.

Scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego have been tracking these measurements from all over the world, and last month, they broke a record. NBC 7’s Brooke Martell explains why it’s not something to brag about.

A team of scientists, including Ben Frable of UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography, discovered a new species of tropical fish during an expedition to remote Mexican islands.

The remarkable find was made in 2022 by a team that included a Scripps Institution of Oceanography scientist. NBC 7’s Brooke Martell details the discovery and what it means.