THE INTEGRATIVE OCEANOGRAPHY DIVISION

The organizing principle of the Integrative Oceanography Division (IOD) resides in a shared commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary science.

IOD in the Headlines

 The Pitch of Blue Whale Songs is Declining Around the World, Scientists Discover
Researchers' theory: An increase in population size may mean sounds used in mate competition need not travel as far as before; acoustic information extracted from songs could be useful population monitoring tool



 Scripps Scientists to Develop 'Swarms' of Miniature Robotic Ocean Explorers
Drifters designed to fill in gaps of ocean knowledge, contribute to areas ranging from marine protected areas to harmful algal blooms



 Scripps Oceanography's Jeremy Jackson Receives Highest Paleontology Honor
Prominent marine ecologist recognized for contributions across disciplines



 Scripps-Led Study Shows Ocean Health Plays Vital Role in Coral Reef Recovery
A new study shows that bleached corals bounce back to normal growth rates more quickly when they have clean water and plentiful sea life at their side.