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🚀 Preparing for liftoff in T-minus 12 hours!
Jessica Meir, a #NASA astronaut and @ucsandiego.bsky.social / Scripps alumna, is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station at approx. 2:15 a.m. PT on Feb. 13. Watch the NASA livestream here: bit.ly/461RI2G
Jessica Meir, a #NASA astronaut and @ucsandiego.bsky.social / Scripps alumna, is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station at approx. 2:15 a.m. PT on Feb. 13. Watch the NASA livestream here: bit.ly/461RI2G
February 12, 2026 at 10:46 PM
🚀 Preparing for liftoff in T-minus 12 hours!
Jessica Meir, a #NASA astronaut and @ucsandiego.bsky.social / Scripps alumna, is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station at approx. 2:15 a.m. PT on Feb. 13. Watch the NASA livestream here: bit.ly/461RI2G
Jessica Meir, a #NASA astronaut and @ucsandiego.bsky.social / Scripps alumna, is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station at approx. 2:15 a.m. PT on Feb. 13. Watch the NASA livestream here: bit.ly/461RI2G
🇦🇶 Journey from #ScrippsPier to #Antarctica with Scripps geophysicist Jamin Greenbaum, who is studying the largest of the fastest retreating glaciers that drain the West Antarctic Ice Sheet—#ThwaitesGlacier.
➡️ Learn more about the research: https://bit.ly/3YTueZt
➡️ Learn more about the research: https://bit.ly/3YTueZt
February 12, 2026 at 5:15 PM
🇦🇶 Journey from #ScrippsPier to #Antarctica with Scripps geophysicist Jamin Greenbaum, who is studying the largest of the fastest retreating glaciers that drain the West Antarctic Ice Sheet—#ThwaitesGlacier.
➡️ Learn more about the research: https://bit.ly/3YTueZt
➡️ Learn more about the research: https://bit.ly/3YTueZt
🚨 RARE #SHARK SIGHTING! Cali Lingle, a Scripps Oceanography marine biology graduate student, scientific diver and anchovy bioenergetics expert, recently encountered a rare #PricklyShark during a night dive in La Jolla Cove. See for yourself! ⤵️
February 11, 2026 at 4:29 PM
🚨 RARE #SHARK SIGHTING! Cali Lingle, a Scripps Oceanography marine biology graduate student, scientific diver and anchovy bioenergetics expert, recently encountered a rare #PricklyShark during a night dive in La Jolla Cove. See for yourself! ⤵️
🌊 🚀 #NASA astronaut & @ucsandiego.bsky.social alum Jessica Meir is embarking on her second journey to the International Space Station this week to serve as spacecraft commander for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission! Stop by the @ucsdbookstore.bsky.social to pick up a custom mission sticker.
February 9, 2026 at 8:17 PM
🌊 🚀 #NASA astronaut & @ucsandiego.bsky.social alum Jessica Meir is embarking on her second journey to the International Space Station this week to serve as spacecraft commander for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission! Stop by the @ucsdbookstore.bsky.social to pick up a custom mission sticker.
🛰️BIG NEWS! NASA has selected a
@ucsandiego.bsky.social led satellite mission for the Earth System Explorers program. Led by Scripps Oceanography glaciologist @helen-amanda.bsky.social, Earth Dynamics Geodetic Explorer (EDGE) is one of two next-generation satellite missions selected. 🧵⤵️
@ucsandiego.bsky.social led satellite mission for the Earth System Explorers program. Led by Scripps Oceanography glaciologist @helen-amanda.bsky.social, Earth Dynamics Geodetic Explorer (EDGE) is one of two next-generation satellite missions selected. 🧵⤵️
February 6, 2026 at 11:32 PM
🛰️BIG NEWS! NASA has selected a
@ucsandiego.bsky.social led satellite mission for the Earth System Explorers program. Led by Scripps Oceanography glaciologist @helen-amanda.bsky.social, Earth Dynamics Geodetic Explorer (EDGE) is one of two next-generation satellite missions selected. 🧵⤵️
@ucsandiego.bsky.social led satellite mission for the Earth System Explorers program. Led by Scripps Oceanography glaciologist @helen-amanda.bsky.social, Earth Dynamics Geodetic Explorer (EDGE) is one of two next-generation satellite missions selected. 🧵⤵️
💧#NowHiring: Join a partnership with @cw3escripps.bsky.social, @ca-dwr.bsky.social and @nws.noaa.gov to bridge research + real-time operations. This role works alongside hydrologic forecasting teams, supports emergency response and reservoir operations and more! employment.ucsd.edu/research-and...
February 6, 2026 at 6:08 PM
💧#NowHiring: Join a partnership with @cw3escripps.bsky.social, @ca-dwr.bsky.social and @nws.noaa.gov to bridge research + real-time operations. This role works alongside hydrologic forecasting teams, supports emergency response and reservoir operations and more! employment.ucsd.edu/research-and...
🌊 What are Marine Prosperity Areas?
@octavioaburto.bsky.social, a Scripps Oceanography marine ecologist, shares more about how the new comprehensive and holistic framework benefits both people and the planet in next week's @birchaquarium.bsky.social Perspectives Lecture.
🔗 https://bit.ly/45ESPoM
@octavioaburto.bsky.social, a Scripps Oceanography marine ecologist, shares more about how the new comprehensive and holistic framework benefits both people and the planet in next week's @birchaquarium.bsky.social Perspectives Lecture.
🔗 https://bit.ly/45ESPoM
February 5, 2026 at 5:46 PM
🌊 What are Marine Prosperity Areas?
@octavioaburto.bsky.social, a Scripps Oceanography marine ecologist, shares more about how the new comprehensive and holistic framework benefits both people and the planet in next week's @birchaquarium.bsky.social Perspectives Lecture.
🔗 https://bit.ly/45ESPoM
@octavioaburto.bsky.social, a Scripps Oceanography marine ecologist, shares more about how the new comprehensive and holistic framework benefits both people and the planet in next week's @birchaquarium.bsky.social Perspectives Lecture.
🔗 https://bit.ly/45ESPoM
We 💙 #wetlands, and you should, too!
Join us for Love Your Wetlands Day at @ucsandiego.bsky.social's Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve in Mission Bay on Saturday, Feb 7. Learn about marsh research, build Kumeyaay tule boats, clean up the marsh on guided walks and more!
https://sites.ucsd.edu/lywd/
Join us for Love Your Wetlands Day at @ucsandiego.bsky.social's Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve in Mission Bay on Saturday, Feb 7. Learn about marsh research, build Kumeyaay tule boats, clean up the marsh on guided walks and more!
https://sites.ucsd.edu/lywd/
February 4, 2026 at 6:07 PM
We 💙 #wetlands, and you should, too!
Join us for Love Your Wetlands Day at @ucsandiego.bsky.social's Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve in Mission Bay on Saturday, Feb 7. Learn about marsh research, build Kumeyaay tule boats, clean up the marsh on guided walks and more!
https://sites.ucsd.edu/lywd/
Join us for Love Your Wetlands Day at @ucsandiego.bsky.social's Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve in Mission Bay on Saturday, Feb 7. Learn about marsh research, build Kumeyaay tule boats, clean up the marsh on guided walks and more!
https://sites.ucsd.edu/lywd/
💡 Hey @ucsandiego.bsky.social innovators, entrepreneurs and sustainability-minded folks—the Triton Sustainability Challenge returns to campus and is now accepting applications! Submit your innovative technology that impacts the environment here: https://bit.ly/3ZeKDYA
February 2, 2026 at 11:32 PM
💡 Hey @ucsandiego.bsky.social innovators, entrepreneurs and sustainability-minded folks—the Triton Sustainability Challenge returns to campus and is now accepting applications! Submit your innovative technology that impacts the environment here: https://bit.ly/3ZeKDYA
🏅Congratulations to @ucsandiego.bsky.social & Scripps Oceanography climate scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan for earning the prestigious Crafoord Prize — one of the world’s most prestigious science awards given by @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social!
➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/3NKC8lC
➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/3NKC8lC
January 29, 2026 at 11:02 PM
🏅Congratulations to @ucsandiego.bsky.social & Scripps Oceanography climate scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan for earning the prestigious Crafoord Prize — one of the world’s most prestigious science awards given by @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social!
➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/3NKC8lC
➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/3NKC8lC
🛑 STOP scrolling and enjoy these photos captured by Nicole Schriber!
📸🐋 She's a Scripps Oceanography student who uses the power of photography to help tell the story of her research, where she models baleen whale presence in Antarctica using physical oceanography.
📸🐋 She's a Scripps Oceanography student who uses the power of photography to help tell the story of her research, where she models baleen whale presence in Antarctica using physical oceanography.
January 27, 2026 at 10:13 PM
🛑 STOP scrolling and enjoy these photos captured by Nicole Schriber!
📸🐋 She's a Scripps Oceanography student who uses the power of photography to help tell the story of her research, where she models baleen whale presence in Antarctica using physical oceanography.
📸🐋 She's a Scripps Oceanography student who uses the power of photography to help tell the story of her research, where she models baleen whale presence in Antarctica using physical oceanography.
🌍 Scripps Oceanography Director @minwadhwa.bsky.social is at the @weforum.org Annual Meeting, joining global leaders to spotlight the role of ocean action in addressing climate change. At #AM26, she is sharing insights on the latest state of climate science & why investing in our ocean is essential.
January 21, 2026 at 8:07 PM
🌍 Scripps Oceanography Director @minwadhwa.bsky.social is at the @weforum.org Annual Meeting, joining global leaders to spotlight the role of ocean action in addressing climate change. At #AM26, she is sharing insights on the latest state of climate science & why investing in our ocean is essential.
Join @ucsandiego.bsky.social's students, staff, and faculty, and alumni as we march in San Diego's Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and honor Dr. King by coming together for a Day of Service.
Learn more and register for the events here: https://bit.ly/4aVZpus
Learn more and register for the events here: https://bit.ly/4aVZpus
January 13, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Join @ucsandiego.bsky.social's students, staff, and faculty, and alumni as we march in San Diego's Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and honor Dr. King by coming together for a Day of Service.
Learn more and register for the events here: https://bit.ly/4aVZpus
Learn more and register for the events here: https://bit.ly/4aVZpus
💡 Congratulations to Vanessa Scott, director of Corporate Affiliates, Business Development, Industry Outreach & Innovation at Scripps, for being named to the 1000 Ocean Startups 2026 Steering Committee! Her expertise & knowledge will be invaluable to the 1000 Ocean Startups community.
January 11, 2026 at 9:49 PM
💡 Congratulations to Vanessa Scott, director of Corporate Affiliates, Business Development, Industry Outreach & Innovation at Scripps, for being named to the 1000 Ocean Startups 2026 Steering Committee! Her expertise & knowledge will be invaluable to the 1000 Ocean Startups community.
⚠️Recent #AtmosphericRiver activity brought heavy rain to California, which can cause hazardous conditions along the coast, as cliffs can become unstable. Scripps Oceanography coastal geomorphologist Adam Young encourages beachgoers to be mindful of potential hazards. 🧵⬇️
January 9, 2026 at 10:03 PM
⚠️Recent #AtmosphericRiver activity brought heavy rain to California, which can cause hazardous conditions along the coast, as cliffs can become unstable. Scripps Oceanography coastal geomorphologist Adam Young encourages beachgoers to be mindful of potential hazards. 🧵⬇️
3️⃣ Scripps-affiliated leaders are featured in San Diego Magazine's 2026 Biggest Movers & Shakers list, recognized for driving bold ideas and shaping the future of our city. Join us in recognizing @minwadhwa.bsky.social, @gilbertjacka.bsky.social and @supervisoraguirre.bsky.social!
bit.ly/49dJkz5
bit.ly/49dJkz5
January 9, 2026 at 7:26 PM
3️⃣ Scripps-affiliated leaders are featured in San Diego Magazine's 2026 Biggest Movers & Shakers list, recognized for driving bold ideas and shaping the future of our city. Join us in recognizing @minwadhwa.bsky.social, @gilbertjacka.bsky.social and @supervisoraguirre.bsky.social!
bit.ly/49dJkz5
bit.ly/49dJkz5
📈 It's getting hot in here, and by here, we mean in the ocean. 🌊 So, what exactly does an increasingly warm ocean mean for our planet? 🌎 From measuring changes to potential impacts, Scripps scientists answer some common questions about ocean warming: https://bit.ly/44T1bZA
January 5, 2026 at 9:07 PM
📈 It's getting hot in here, and by here, we mean in the ocean. 🌊 So, what exactly does an increasingly warm ocean mean for our planet? 🌎 From measuring changes to potential impacts, Scripps scientists answer some common questions about ocean warming: https://bit.ly/44T1bZA
👩🏿🔬 🧑🏽🔬 People are what make Scripps Oceanography extraordinary! 🔬 🌏 From earning top honors from leading global institutions to advancing groundbreaking research, the Scripps community continues to make an impact. Explore inspiring stories from 2025: https://bit.ly/48Zmrhq
December 31, 2025 at 5:08 PM
👩🏿🔬 🧑🏽🔬 People are what make Scripps Oceanography extraordinary! 🔬 🌏 From earning top honors from leading global institutions to advancing groundbreaking research, the Scripps community continues to make an impact. Explore inspiring stories from 2025: https://bit.ly/48Zmrhq
🎶 It's beginning to look a lot like Scrippsmas 🎶
Season's Greetings, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours!
📸: @ucsandiego.bsky.social photographer Erik Jepsen
Season's Greetings, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours!
📸: @ucsandiego.bsky.social photographer Erik Jepsen
December 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
🎶 It's beginning to look a lot like Scrippsmas 🎶
Season's Greetings, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours!
📸: @ucsandiego.bsky.social photographer Erik Jepsen
Season's Greetings, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours!
📸: @ucsandiego.bsky.social photographer Erik Jepsen
🎉 Congratulations to Scripps Oceanography master’s student Rhowan Ho who has been selected for the 2026 Museum of Science, Boston Digital Science Communication Fellowship that supports emerging scientific leaders in mastering digital storytelling, strategic communication and public engagement!
December 17, 2025 at 5:08 PM
🎉 Congratulations to Scripps Oceanography master’s student Rhowan Ho who has been selected for the 2026 Museum of Science, Boston Digital Science Communication Fellowship that supports emerging scientific leaders in mastering digital storytelling, strategic communication and public engagement!
Whether it’s protecting ports, preserving shorelines, or supporting maritime commerce, CDIP keeps America’s coasts and economy resilient and ready. Dive into CDIP to learn more. 🌊
cdip.ucsd.edu
cdip.ucsd.edu
December 16, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Whether it’s protecting ports, preserving shorelines, or supporting maritime commerce, CDIP keeps America’s coasts and economy resilient and ready. Dive into CDIP to learn more. 🌊
cdip.ucsd.edu
cdip.ucsd.edu
Today, San Diego City Council President @joelacavad1.bsky.social recognized CDIP's 50th anniversary through a City of San Diego proclamation. Thank you for your support!
December 16, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Today, San Diego City Council President @joelacavad1.bsky.social recognized CDIP's 50th anniversary through a City of San Diego proclamation. Thank you for your support!
🌊 Happy 50th birthday, Coastal Data Information Program! What began in 1975 as a single wave measurement has grown into one of the world’s most enduring & trusted coastal observing programs. For 50 years, CDIP has powered science, engineering, safety & resilience with accurate, real-time wave data.
December 16, 2025 at 9:03 PM
🌊 Happy 50th birthday, Coastal Data Information Program! What began in 1975 as a single wave measurement has grown into one of the world’s most enduring & trusted coastal observing programs. For 50 years, CDIP has powered science, engineering, safety & resilience with accurate, real-time wave data.
🏅Congratulations to the 3️⃣ scientists at Scripps Oceanography who will be honored by @agu.org at this week's AGU Annual Meeting through its Honors and Recognition program, which acknowledges section awardees, named lecturers & elected fellows! Learn more: scripps.ucsd.edu/news/three-s...
December 15, 2025 at 7:54 PM
🏅Congratulations to the 3️⃣ scientists at Scripps Oceanography who will be honored by @agu.org at this week's AGU Annual Meeting through its Honors and Recognition program, which acknowledges section awardees, named lecturers & elected fellows! Learn more: scripps.ucsd.edu/news/three-s...
The night continued with a panel discussion featuring Scripps marine chemistry and geochemistry professor Lihini Aluwihare (@zambianseagull.bsky.social), whose research is featured in the documentary, and @latimes.com environmental reporter Rosanna Xia (@rosannaxia.bsky.social).
December 12, 2025 at 11:42 PM
The night continued with a panel discussion featuring Scripps marine chemistry and geochemistry professor Lihini Aluwihare (@zambianseagull.bsky.social), whose research is featured in the documentary, and @latimes.com environmental reporter Rosanna Xia (@rosannaxia.bsky.social).