Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier | |
Former name | Marine Biological Association of San Diego Scripps Institution for Biological Research |
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| Established | 1903 |
| Research type | Public |
Field of research | Oceanography |
| Director | Margaret Leinen |
| Faculty | 415 |
| Staff | 800 |
| Students | 350 Postgraduates |
| Location | San Diego, California, United States of America 32°51′56″N 117°15′13″W / 32.865437°N 117.253626°W |
| Affiliations | University of California, San Diego |
| Website | scripps |
Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) is the center for oceanography and Earth science at the University of California, San Diego. Its main campus is located in La Jolla, with additional facilities in Point Loma.
Founded in 1903 and incorporated into the University of California system in 1912, the institution has since broadened its research focus to encompass the physics, chemistry, geology, biology, and climate of the Earth. The institution awards the Nierenberg Prize annually to recognize researchers with exceptional contributions to science in public interest.