Oceanography is the study of the ocean and all of its complex relationships with the planet. This may include the study of weather, ocean currents, or sea life. The Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego is one of the oldest and largest centers for ocean and Earth science research, devoted to understanding "the oceans, atmosphere, Earth, and other planets for the benefit of society and the environment." This HathiTrust collection provides access to Scripps' substantial collection of digitized books and offers a welcome resource for anyone interested in the subject of oceanography or the history of the Scripps Institution. Readers will find "The 1918 U.S. Navy diving school course notes of diver Frank W. Himsel" alongside "The 1980 eruptions of Mount St. Helens, Washington" and many other interesting publications. Of the 111,350 items in the collection, 19,694 are available in full and a handy search function will help users identify specific works of interest.