Oceanography (Audio)

Neurobiology in a Changing Ocean with Martin Tresguerres

Climate change is fundamentally altering marine environments worldwide. But what does this mean for the creatures that call the ocean home? Join Martin Tresguerres, Ph.D.

Science and Seafood: Understanding and Protecting a Precious Natural Resource

If you love seafood, you’re not alone — but every bite comes from a complex and fragile marine ecosystem. To keep our ocean ecosystems thriving and our seafood resources

Harnessing Nature's Innovations from the Sea

How do most organisms in the natural world communicate? It's through the language of chemistry. Scripps Institution of Oceanography marine biologists Bradley Moore and Na

Lessons from La Jolla Shores

For many people, a personal connection to the ocean ties into bigger issues like conservation and climate change. As the biodiversity of marine life along the coast at La

Kumeyaay Ha Kwaiyo - Indigenous Ocean Culture: A Renaissance

The land we now call Scripps Oceanography has been home to the Kumeyaay people for thousands of years. A history of encroachment, colonization and displacement from coast

Seas the Day: A New Narrative for the Ocean

It's time for a new narrative for the ocean, one that reflects current scientific knowledge and acknowledges innovative new partnerships and solutions that center the oce

Walking the Pier: Women in Scripps Plankton Research

The Birch Aquarium celebrates the incredible contributions of women in the rich history of marine plankton research at Scripps. Judit Hersko performs part of her innovati

Superradiance: Embodying Earth

Superradiance: Embodying Earth is a multiscreen video and sound installation by artists Memo Akten and Katie Peyton Hofstader that serves as a centerpiece of Embodied Pac

From the Laboratory to the Ocean: The Scripps Ocean-Atmosphere Research Simulator (SOARS)

At 120-feet long, and holding 36,000 gallons of water, the Scripps Ocean-Atmosphere Research Simulator (SOARS) is a unique facility at Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Ebb and Flow: Giant Kelp Forests through Art Science and the Archive

This film explores the dynamic fusion of science, art and historic collections, set against the stunning backdrop of La Jolla’s hidden underwater world of giant kelp fore

Moving Cargo Keeping Whales: Identifying Solutions for Ocean Noise Pollution

Birch Aquarium presents the September 2024 Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture with a conversation about ocean noise pollution and its impact on whale

A Day in the Life of Marine Science Student Researchers

In the Bodega Marine Laboratory, UC Davis’ esteemed faculty and passionate undergraduate students are uncovering the secrets of the marine world. Through our summer rese

Will Dam Removal Save Salmon on the Klamath River?

UC Davis researchers are exploring the effects of Klamath River dam removal on salmon populations and habitat restoration. Watch as we uncover the journey of salmon regai

Food Poisoning: Seafood and Bacteria

Human activities can increase levels of harmful microorganisms and pollutants in our water systems that have the potential to make us sick or threaten our food supply. Jo

Our Common Climate: Variability and Climate Change in the U.S. - Mexico Western Border Region

Please join us for the annual Keeling lecture in honor of Scripps Professor Charles David Keeling’s life and invaluable contributions to climate science and the Scripps I

Understanding Atmospheric Rivers

Over the last two winter seasons atmospheric rivers have impacted California and the west with extreme precipitation and the cascading consequences of these events. The m

California Against the Sea: Reflections on Communicating Sea Level Rise

Join Los Angeles Times environment reporter and author of the new book California Against the Sea Rosanna Xia and Scripps Institution of Oceanography coastal resilience s

Hold Fast: Envisioning Climate Change through the Art and Science of our Local Giant Kelp Forests

Southern California’s giant kelp forests are ecosystems that are potentially vulnerable to the region’s warming waters, but unlike terrestrial forests, changes in these u

Understanding the Red Tide Phenomenon

Join Professor Drew Lucas from Scripps Institution of Oceanography as he delves into the intriguing phenomenon of red tides. In this enlightening talk, you'll discover th

From Pollution to Protection: Safeguarding Our Water Health

Water on Earth sustains and connects us, but human activities can increase levels of harmful microorganisms and pollutants in our water systems that have the potential to