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  • Birch Aquarium is open late all summer long! Enjoy evenings with epic views from the aquarium’s iconic location overlooking the La Jolla coastline. Grab a bite or a drink from Blue Wave Bistro and stroll through the new Adam R. Scripps Living Seas Gallery to experience the Pacific Ocean in a whole new way. Evenings have other perks, too — select the Plan Ahead Ticket at checkout and get $5 off admission when you visit during the final two hours of the day. Visit: https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/ Birch Aquarium at Scripps on Instagram and Facebook
  • Shark Summer Returns to Birch Aquarium! This summer, Birch Aquarium is making a splash with the return of Shark Summer! Dive into the world of these amazing animals, with fin-tastic fun for shark fans of all ages! Shark Summer celebrates the vital role sharks play in the ecosystem, while shining a light on the important conservation work and research being done to protect them. Shark Summer kicks off on July 5 and runs through August 10. Offerings vary by day, check the Daily Schedule for the latest. Prices vary with event, see Daily Schedule: https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/daily-schedule Birch Aquarium at Scripps on Facebook / Instagram
  • The "Pleasure of Your Company" music series, sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library, will end its current season with the Dave Borgo Trio on Sunday, June 8, at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of jazz standards and new compositions with saxophonist Dave Borgo, pianist Tobin Chodos, and bassist Doug Walker. There is no charge for the concert, although donations are appreciated to help continue the tradition of bringing fine musicians to perform on special Sunday afternoons for monthly concerts in this sought after venue. Visit https://srfol.org/music.htm for the schedule of monthly concerts and information about sponsorship opportunities. Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center is located at 10301 Scripps Lake Drive near Miramar Lake. Visit www.srfol.org or call (858) 538-8158 for information. The Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library on Facebook / Instagram
  • Join us at the Mission Valley Library in San Diego on June 17 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for an eye-opening evening focused on ocean conservation. At 5:30 p.m., we’ll be screening a powerful documentary on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a massive accumulation of marine plastic pollution in the Pacific Ocean. The film examines the environmental and wildlife impacts of plastic waste, highlighting how it threatens ecosystems far from shore. Following the screening, stay for a dynamic panel discussion featuring experts from the Scripps Seabird Scientist, the Surfrider Foundation, the Save the Albatross Coalition, and Captain Charles Moore, the pioneering researcher who first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Documentary starts at 5:30 p.m.) Location: Mission Valley Library 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, CA 92108 Admission is free | Light refreshments provided We hope to see you there! Please RSVP at: bit.ly/GarbagePatchFilm or scan the QR code on the flyer.
  • Lecture title: The science of longer, healthier lives - Front Row lecture with Eric Topol, MD Description: How close are we to a future where aging is no longer a barrier to vitality? Scripps Research executive vice president and professor Eric Topol will discuss the themes of his new book on longevity. Drawing on the latest breakthroughs, he’ll explore how innovations in artificial intelligence and drug discovery are combating chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes and neurodegeneration. Topol will reveal how these advances are not only extending lifespans but also improving health at every stage of life. About Scripps Research: Scripps Research is an independent, nonprofit biomedical institute based in La Jolla, California, and ranked one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. The Front Row lecture series, now in its eighth season, offers an exclusive glimpse into groundbreaking scientific discoveries in action. Reserve your seat today and learn how our scientists remain at the forefront of advancing the future of science and medicine. Join us—in the front row. Visit: Scripps Research Front Row Lecture Scripps Research on Instagram and Facebook
  • From the playwright who gave us "The Outsider" comes a rollicking farce. Two cops, three crooks, eight doors – GO! Questions abound: Who is in which room? Who is being videotaped? Who has taken the money? Who has hired a hitman? And why does the accountant keep taking off her clothes? Enjoy! Scripps Ranch Theatre on Facebook / Instagram Visit: scrippsranchtheatre.org
  • We look into what the Trump administration's latest spending cuts could mean for the future of HIV and AIDS programs and vaccine research, both on an international and local level.
  • Neuroscientist, biologist and 2021 Nobel Prize winner Ardem Patapoutian joined Midday Edition to talk about how the Trump administration's effort to cut back on science spending is impacting researchers today.
  • Options abound for paid parking systems in Balboa Park meant to help the city’s budget shortfall. And San Diego County is also looking for budget solutions, this time toward its reserve. Also, part one of a two-part story looking at the Trump Administration’s fixation on birthrates. Then, an East County school is helping kids eat healthy away from school by sending food home with them on the bus. And relief is here for tens of thousands of Anthem-Blue Cross customers unable to access Scripps Health due to a contract dispute.
  • Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is excited to unveil "Oarfish: Recent Discoveries from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography Collection" — a new limited-time immersive exhibition that invites guests into the mysterious world of these legendary deep-sea animals, featuring a rare preserved Short-crested Oarfish specimen discovered on Grandview Beach near Leucadia, California last November. Observing nature, including through the behavior of animals, is a way that humans have historically sought to understand and attempt to predict the natural world. Oarfish often feature in folklore as “messengers,” warning humans of earthquakes, diseases and other phenomena. The exhibit brings together the folk history of the Short-crested Oarfish with the Marine Vertebrate Collection at Scripps, which is home to one of the largest collections of deep-sea fish in the world. Guests are invited to experience these rare fish up-close in the setting of an “underwater palace” that asks us to examine our connections to the natural world and how we navigate unpredictable events in it. “Oarfish are rarely encountered here in California, making it remarkable that we recovered, studied, and preserved two of them last year,” said Ben Frable Senior Collection Manager of Marine Vertebrates at Scripps. “Each new specimen deepens our understanding of this enigmatic fish. With their long, silver bodies and striking red fins, emerging from the vast ocean, oarfish have long fueled human imagination. I hope that seeing these specimens in person fosters a deeper appreciation for them—not as mythical creatures, but as remarkable living beings that share our world.” Oarfish and Ribbonfish Short-crested Oarfish are found in warm seas worldwide, though sighted only rarely when found near the ocean’s surface. They are scaleless and have silvery heads and bodies with distinctive red fins including a prominent crest on the top of the head—their elongated, smooth shape is why they are thought to be attributed to stories of “sea serpent” sightings. Their prey includes krill and small fishes. In addition to the Short-cested Oarfish, Oarfish: Recent Discoveries from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography Collection also features a preserved ribbonfish, a King-of-the-Salmon, also from the Marine Vertebrate Collection. These fish are silvery with elongated bodies and distinctive ribbon-like dorsal fins. Like the Short-crested Oarfish, King-of-the-Salmon appear in folklore surrounding natural events, particularly the annual salmon migration that gives them their common name. Guests can experience the "Oarfish" exhibit now and through the summer. The exhibit is included with General Admission. Prices and hours vary. Advanced reservations recommended. Visit aquarium.ucsd.edu for more information including the Daily Schedule. Birch Aquarium at Scripps on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok / X
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