Aerial View of Research Vessels (IMAGE) University of California - San Diego Caption Scripps Oceanography's research vessels conduct science operations across the globe. This aerial image over the Scripps Nimitz Marine Facility captured an extremely rare event when the fleet's four ships and research platform FLIP were in port at the same time. Credit Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.