4 Research Vessels (IMAGE) University of California - San Diego Caption These are the four research vessels currently in the Scripps Institution of Oceanography's fleet. 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.