🪨Did you know Scripps Oceanography has a rock collection? And we’re not talking about pebbles from the beach—we’re talking deep-sea, ancient, Earth-history-unlocking rocks! 🌊These rocks come from the ocean floor, collected by scientists using deep-sea dredges. Think of it as underwater treasure hunting but for geologists. From lava that oozed from underwater volcanoes to fragments of ancient seafloors, each rock tells a story about Earth’s past, which helps scientists learn more about its futu