Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation at Scripps

10/08/2023

Interesting op-ed from thr Los Angeles Times on the battle against climate change regarding the leadership role being assumed by an unlikely player.

World leaders are still doing far too little to stop the burning of fossil fuels. If they won't heed climate scientists, can we at least get them to listen to the pope?

09/02/2023

Let the words be heard.

12/10/2021

A public comment and scoping process is opening on a proposed 7,000-plus-square mile national marine sanctuary off 156 miles of California coast, to start planning for ecosystem protection that will dovetail with offshore wind energy development in the Morro Bay region, according to Biden administra...

11/29/2021

This week is week!!!!!

Join conversation, community, and celebration of Black individuals, identities, and experiences in marine science: https://www.blackinmarinescience.org/ 🐋🦀🐡🐠🐟🏝

Black in Marine Science will continue to highlight and amplify Black voices while inspiring younger generations.

11/13/2021

Have a FIN-tastic weekend everybody. Go for a dive or maybe, listen to some tunes. Or do both like Stevsie. Either way enjoy and we'll see you out there.

10/08/2021

The Elly oil platform is a beloved dive site in Southern California. Will the oil spill ruin it forever?

10/07/2021

We're getting a new home!

The University of California San Diego today announced the gift of $6 million from members of the Scripps family to support the naming of a new facility dedicated to research, discovery and education in the field of marine biodiversity and conservation at Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

06/02/2021

Join us for the finale of the Scripps-Rady Ocean Plastic Pollution Challenge on June 8, 5-6pm PDT!

This is the culmination of a unique accelerator program that has spanned six months with participants around the globe. During this virtual event, five teams of professionals and students will pitch innovative solutions to curb the flow of plastic into the ocean, with a focus on marine conservation and marine cultural preservation areas along California’s coast. The winning team will be announced! Learn more about the Challenge on the CMBC webpage.

Register for our June 8 *virtual* event:
https://ucsd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2gWrTZrqTFuYHsV_BWmztQ

03/31/2021

This isn't good.

Researchers say they're not sure these iconic coastal ecosystems will be able to make a comeback anytime soon

03/07/2021

Wisdom is believed to have had more than 30 chicks in her life so far, and several partners.

03/05/2021

California Ocean Day is next Tuesday, Mar. 9! This is an ocean advocacy day that brings together 200+ people from NGOs, EJ orgs, community groups and unions throughout the state to generate attention to California marine and coastal conservation issues. Learn more and sign up at

Join ocean advocates from across California on March 9th for a virtual celebration of our marine environments! Get Involved THE 16th ANNUAL & 1st VIRTUAL OCEAN DAY Ocean Day started in 2005 with a group of beach-goers, environmentalists, and ocean advocates knocking on every door in the California C...