2006 projects
MBARI projects can be categorized into the following research themes.
- Benthic processes, midwater research, and upper ocean biogeochemistry are science-based projects.
- Monterey ocean observing systems (MOOS), new in situ instruments, and ROV and AUV enhancements are technology-based projects.
- Data management and information outreach ensure widespread access to MBARI research.
- Infrastructure support provides physical maintenance for MBARI assets.
The titles below are links to a brief summary of each 2006 project. For summaries of research projects from previous years, see the links in the column at left. For details about accomplishments in past years, see the online versions of the MBARI Annual Report.
- Benthic processes
- Ocean chemistry of the greenhouse gases
- Benthic biology and ecology
- Submarine volcanism
- Long-term broadband seismic observatory
- Continental margin processes
- Molecular ecology of marine and aquatic organisms
- Davidson Seamount Expedition
- Pelagic-benthic coupling
- Knowledge of the ocean in a high CO2 world
- Midwater research
- Midwater ecology
- Deep-water salps in Monterey Bay
- Video archives investigation
- Unobtrusive observational techniques
- Bioluminescence and molecular biology of zooplankton
- Midwater time series
- Carbon cycle initiative
- Upper ocean biogeochemistry
- MBARI ocean observing systems (MOOS)
- New in situ instruments
- ROV and AUV enhancements and upgrades
- Data management and information outreach
- Infrastructure support