Scripps Institution of Oceanography

The Scripps Institution of Oceanography is the center for oceanography and Earth science based at the University of California, San Diego in La Jolla, California.

Not to be confused with other organizations named Scripps.
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Former names
Marine Biological Association of San Diego
Scripps Institution for Biological Research
TypePublic
Established1903
Parent institution
University of California San Diego
DirectorMargaret Leinen
Academic staff
415
Administrative staff
800
Postgraduates350
Location
La Jolla
,
California
,
US

32.865437°N 117.253626°W / 32.865437; -117.253626
Websitescripps.ucsd.edu

Originally founded in 1903, since becoming part of the University of California system in 1912, the institution has expanded its scope to include studies of the physics, chemistry, geology, biology, and climate of Earth.

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