Background
Marine geologists at MBARI study geologic processes and geologic features that occur in the ocean. Some specific areas of research include:
- Undersea volcanoes and seamounts
- Undersea hydrothermal vents
- Submarine canyons
- Methane in seafloor sediment
- Undersea faults and earthquakes
- Undersea landslides
Marine Geology Activities | Back to top
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Crossing the PacificThis four-part activity will guide students to explore, investigate, and analyze our mysterious ocean floors. Students will work collaboratively to investigate ocean observing systems around the world to gain understanding of the Earth’s oceans and how scientists are studying these ecosystems. |
Marine Geology in the News | Back to top
Climatide (WGBH): (07/11/11)
Five reasons seafloor maps are important for everyone
Web Resources | Back to top
- Google Earth—http://www.google.com/earth/index.html (must download and install if you don't already have it installed)
- Cornell Notes—http://coe.jmu.edu/LearningToolbox/cornellnotes1.html
- Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI)—http://www.mbari.org/mars/
- Alaska Ocean Observing System (AOOS)—http://www.aoos.org/
- Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI)—http://www.oceanobservatories.org/
- U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS)—http://www.ioos.gov/
- Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS)—http://www.ioc-goos.org/
- Integrated Ocean Observing System Regional Partners—http://www.ioos.gov/partners/regional.html
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