Joint projects – MBA/MBARI
Project Manager/lead Scientist: George Matsumoto 

This proposal focuses on collaborative projects between the two sister institutions: Monterey Bay Aquarium (MBA) and MBARI with Randy Kochevar and George Matsumoto serving as the primary liaisons for each institution.

Year 2002 projects include two exhibits, a multi-media auditorium program, aquarium education programs, joint intern activities, and some collaborative research projects (on jellies, benthic tunicates, and hydrozoans).

• Mysteries of the Deep exhibit.
• A temporary exhibit Jellies opening Spring 2002 through November 2003.
• The  auditorium program Exploring Monterey Canyon and a high definition video feature focused on jellies.

Preliminary discussions have identified the following resource needs:

• Support for Mysteries of the Deep collections and maintenance.
• Filming, video and content support for exhibits, marketing, public relations, and Exploring Monterey Canyon.
• An analysis of the existing microwave system (documentation of existing system and survey of on/off status). 
• Continued assistance from the MBARI Ocean Observatory staff for microwave installation and maintenance.
• Continued support for the MBARI/MBA Research Fellow, Dr. Kevin Raskoff's work on jellies.
• Access to MBA facilities by MBARI staff for research and equipment maintenance.
• Participation in the 2003 Gulf of California Expedition 
• NEPTUNE Educational Outreach.