Live from La Jolla: Scripps Pier Underwater Webcam
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Scripps Pier Underwater Live Webcam: A Real-Time Window Beneath the Pier
La Jolla, California — October 31, 2025 — HDOnTap, in partnership with UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography, announces the Scripps Pier Underwater Live Webcam, offering an HD, real-time look at marine life and water conditions beneath the Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier.
Mounted to a pier piling at roughly 13 feet (4 meters) depth, the camera reveals daily changes in visibility and a rotating cast of local sea life—schooling smelt, curious lobsters, bat rays and even the occasional leopard shark. Viewers can check clarity before a dive, spot species moving through with the tides and seasons, or simply enjoy an immersive ocean view from anywhere.
“This stream lets anyone experience the ocean just below the surface—conditions, currents and creatures—in real time from an iconic research pier,”
— Tim Sears, President & Founder, HDOnTap
The underwater feed is part of ongoing observational efforts at Scripps and complements public education around coastal ecosystems. The stream went live July 2, 2024, and runs year-round. Peak clarity often follows calm seas; mornings can offer the steadiest viewing.
Watch live: https://hdontap.com/stream/018408/scripps-pier-underwater-live-webcam/
About Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego
Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego is one of the world’s leading centers for ocean, Earth and climate science. From long-term observations to cutting-edge technology, Scripps advances understanding of our planet and shares knowledge to benefit society.
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