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MBARI NEWS

August 19, 2010
Bow of S.S. Montebello
This sonar image shows the bow of the S. S. Montebello, which broke off when the ship sank to the seafloor.

Experts hope to use sonar images of a sunken ship off California’s coast to determine whether the vessel is at risk of leaking oil. The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) sent a robotic submersible down to the wreck of the S. S. Montebello last week in an effort to assess the condition of the ship.

MBARI ROV pilot Randy Prickett and ROV Doc Ricketts
Randy Prickett, pilot for MBARI's remotely operated vehicle Doc Ricketts, talks about the vehicle with a young visitor.

August 17, 2010

On August 14, 2010, MBARI staff and volunteers shared their knowledge and enthusiasm with the public during our once-a-year Open House. Click on the link below to see photos of some of the day's events and activities.. Read more.

NEWS BRIEFS
Transparent midwater octopus

Read daily reports from the midwater expedition aboard the R/V Western Flyer

Researchers work on the ESP

Environmental Sample Processor partnership wins technology transfer award

Transparent midwater octopus

New MBARI video:
Hide and seek in the deep

At the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, our staff members are working extended hours Monday through every other Friday, generally between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. To reduce commute trips and conserve energy, we are closed every other Friday.