This September, UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography invites the community to join in celebrating a milestone: the 25th anniversary of its Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation (CMBC).
Founded in 2001, CMBC was created to promote marine biodiversity research and address conservation challenges through interdisciplinary research, education and partnerships. Over the past quarter-century, this vision has been advanced by a growing network of scientists, students, policymakers, conservationists and other leaders working to support a healthier, more resilient ocean.
From Sept. 15-19, 2026, and continuing through the fall, CMBC will mark the anniversary with a series of events celebrating the center’s history and the contributions of its affiliated faculty, staff, students and alumni.
The centerpiece is the CMBC Annual Knowlton-Jackson Lecture and 25th Anniversary Party, taking place Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. at UC San Diego’s Jeannie Auditorium. (Register for the event.)