The San Diego-Scripps Area of Special Biological Significance (ASBS), has approximately 0.6 miles of shoreline in the City of San Diego. This ASBS includes the San Diego-Scripps State Marine Conservation Area, and is adjacent to the San Diego-La Jolla ASBS. The Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Birch Aquarium both draw water for research and exhibits from this ASBS.

Key pollution threats include urban, road and stormwater runoff.

ASBS Area: 88 acres

County: San Diego

Regional Board Area: San Diego RWQCB

Year designated: 1974 (Resolution 74-28)

ASBS Index No.: 31