Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego
is one of the world's leading centers for earth science research and education.
Located on 177 acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean in La Jolla, California
Scripps is home to cutting-edge scientific facilities
and an active research pier for scientific diving training, boat operations
and environmental monitoring stations.
Scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography research our planet in many ways
including advancing our understanding of climate change science
and testing adaptation solutions.
We study natural hazards like earthquakes, tsunamis,
coastal erosion, wildfires, and atmospheric rivers
to help communities and first responders be better prepared.
Our researcher conduct conservation and biodiversity research
to maintain the integrity of ocean ecosystems.
We research the intersection of the ocean and human health
including discovering drugs from the sea,
the ocean microbiome, and the impacts of environmental pollutants
We investigate the complex changes taking place in the polar regions.
These changes will impact sea level rise
polar ecosystems, and the global climate system.
We lead scientific inquiry vital to our nation's defense
and maintaining a competitive advantage that strengthens national security.
Our researchers invent and operate sensors instruments and systems
to observe our environment from microscopic to global scales.
Programs include the iconic Keeling Curve,
which measures carbon dioxide in the atmosphere,
and Argo, a network of 4,000 robotic floats that track
the changing state of the ocean
Scripps offers bachelors of science degrees, master's degrees, and PhD programs
in marine biology, oceanography, earth sciences, and environmental systems.
A professional master's program offers training for future leaders
in climate science and policy and marine biodiversity and conservation.
The institution serves 300 graduate students and 800 undergraduate majors.
More than 5,000 UC San Diego undergraduate students are enrolled in 85 Scripps-taught
courses on geosciences, marine biology, atmospheric science, climate change solutions, and more.
Scripps operates a fleet of four academic research vessels
including RV Sally Ride, the newest in America's research fleet
And a new coastal vessel, RV Bob and Betty Beyster.
The fleet is available to researchers and students via the UC Ship Funds program.
With 500 students participating in research at sea each year.
Birch Aquarium serves as the public exploration center for Scripps Oceanography
and features Scripps science, conservation breeding programs, and interactive exhibits.
Birch Aquarium provides hands-on learning for 500,000 visitors
and ocean science education to 50,000 pre-K through 12th grade students each year.
In the 2019-2020 fiscal year Scripps had a 281 million dollar operating budget
including 216 million in sponsored research from federal and state resources
Like the U.S. Navy, National Science Foundation
NOAA, NASA, and the Ocean Protection Council.
Private philanthropy raised nearly 20 million.
For capital projects, conservation, student scholarships and more.
Scripps also partners with industry to advance the ocean-powered blue economy
Leading industry-sponsored research and marine technology development
and licensing new intellectual property for commercial use.
Carrying the torch forward,
our alumni are scientific and environmental leaders and innovators
across government, industry, and education.
Their impact spans from the deep oceans to outer space and highlights the realization
of Scripps' mission to understand and protect our planet
and find solutions to our greatest environmental challenges.