Scientists have identified a marine fungus that was previously unknown and is capable of killing toxic algae known to threaten human health. Scientists at Yokohama National University in Japan have ...

Genevieve Carlton holds a Ph.D. in history from Northwestern University and earned tenure at the University of Louisville. Drawing on over 15 years of experience in higher education, Genevieve ...

The management of aquatic ecosystems and restoration of water quality are vital to species survival. Gain in-depth knowledge on a molecular level and hands-on experience in the water assessment as you ...

The world’s first global treaty to protect ocean life in international waters enters into force on January 17, 2026, bringing ...

This academic year, Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego welcomes nine new faculty members and researchers to its academic ranks. These scientists and educators bring extensive ...

Professor of marine biology Dr. Kory Evans answers your questions about fish from Twitter. Why are orcas attacking boats? What is the fastest creature in the sea? How do octopi change colors to match ...

If you spend time on a boat, snorkeling, or looking at fish tanks, you may quickly realize that life underwater looks incredibly different than animals and other life that lives on the surface.

For more than three decades, a high school marine sciences program has been making waves—in the middle of Iowa, a landlocked state more than 1,200 miles from the nearest ocean. Hundreds of students ...

Scott Rapoport earned his PhD in marine biology from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego in 2003. Drawn to Scripps for its unique blend of engineering and marine biology, Rapoport ...

Recent explorations into aquatic biology have unveiled a surprising reality: fish, despite being creatures of water, can indeed “drown” under specific conditions. This seemingly paradoxical phenomenon ...

Listen to UCLA professor Tonya Kane discuss her journey to UCLA, travels abroad and advice for undergraduates. Megan Vahdat: This is “Bruin to Bruin,” a Daily Bruin podcast that interviews influential ...

Aquatic and fisheries science is the study of aquatic ecosystems to increase scientific understanding and to apply this knowledge to their management and conservation, thereby sustaining them for ...