Scripps Polar Center in the News
- Scripps Scientists in Antarctica Studying Retreating Glaciers, Cancer-Fighting Microbes and More
Research continues during the 2025-2026 Antarctic field season despite reduced federal support
- Undersea "Storms" Are Melting Antarctic Glaciers from Below
New research suggests this process is responsible for significant melting of the massive Thwaites and Pine Island glaciers
- Experts Warn Against Five Polar Geoengineering Ideas
Proposals will not help and could harm, according to new assessment
- Study Reveals how Deep Ocean Currents Shape Microbial Life across South Pacific
Diversity explodes beyond 1,000 feet deep
- Scripps Student Spotlight: Trevor Layman
MAS Climate Science and Policy student explores polar programs in Argentina
- The Ocean Pavilion Returns to International Climate Conference for a Third Year
Leading science institutions and partners will make the case for greater inclusion of the ocean at COP29
- Scripps Oceanography Takes Lead of Southern Ocean Monitoring Program
SOCCOM project to continue detailed study of one of the world’s leading climate change hotspots
- Climate Change-Triggered Landslide Unleashes a 650-Foot Mega-Tsunami
Wave created a seismic signal that lasted for nine days
- Blue Technology Startups Turn Concept into Reality at UC San Diego
StartBlue accelerator program supports businesses advancing San Diego’s Blue Economy
- UC San Diego-Led Science Teams Selected as Finalists for NASA Science Missions to Understand Our Changing Climate
Each team will receive $5 million to conduct concept studies for new satellites