Scripps Institution of Oceanography – Bias and Credibility

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• Overall, we rate Scripps Institution of Oceanography Pro-Science based on being a peer-reviewed authority on Oceanography.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: PRO-SCIENCE
Factual Reporting: VERY HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

According to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography mission statement, their mission is to: “seek, teach, and communicate scientific understanding of the oceans, atmosphere, Earth, and other planets for the benefit of society and the environment.”

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Funded by / Ownership

Scripps parent organization is the University of California San Diego. Donations and grants generate revenue.

Analysis / Bias

In review, Scripps Institution of Oceanography is a straightforward peer-reviewed science source that has been in existence since 1903. This is a pro-science source that is over 100 years old and an authority on oceanography.

Failed Fact Checks

• None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate Scripps Institution of Oceanography Pro-Science based on being a peer-reviewed authority on Oceanography. (D. Van Zandt 3/2/2018) Updated (01/21/2022)

Source: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/news