So I Went To The Birch Aquarium... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Royak · 04-21-2011, 11:14 PM

"I'm a supporter of Scripps and believe in their integrity..."

Well, I believe in its integrity also...its PAST integrity, that is; great names, outstanding science. There's still a lot of good work going on at Scripps, but its tainted by the growing trend toward pseudo-science. An obvious example of this is its blatant support of the MLPA. It's political legislation, not scientific. And the potential foundation grants available to researchers as a result of its implementation is widely accepted. Still, with the state broke and the economy in shambles, one can understand the temptations of this ocean of foundation money.

I've been a member/supporter of the aquarium for over 30 years, but am now starting to cringe when I write my annual check.

04-21-2011, 11:14 PM	#8
Royak Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: La Jolla Posts: 46	"I'm a supporter of Scripps and believe in their integrity..." Well, I believe in its integrity also...its PAST integrity, that is; great names, outstanding science. There's still a lot of good work going on at Scripps, but its tainted by the growing trend toward pseudo-science. An obvious example of this is its blatant support of the MLPA. It's political legislation, not scientific. And the potential foundation grants available to researchers as a result of its implementation is widely accepted. Still, with the state broke and the economy in shambles, one can understand the temptations of this ocean of foundation money. I've been a member/supporter of the aquarium for over 30 years, but am now starting to cringe when I write my annual check.