
Robots documenting deep-sea biodiversity reveal a spectacular spaghetti worm
August 2, 2022 – MBARI researchers and our collaborators are working to document deep-sea biodiversity, and finding remarkable species.

Coming soon: MBARI’s new robotic technology lab
July 28, 2022 – New facility will provide critical support for ocean exploration and research as well as shoreside benefits for the Moss Landing community.

Fresh from the Deep video series provides inside look at newest ocean explorations
July 7, 2022 – Explore MBARI’s latest deep-sea discoveries on YouTube.

New study highlights major step forward in monitoring ocean health
May 18, 2022 – Autonomous underwater robots carrying MBARI technology use eDNA to survey biodiversity.

Scientists discover a new species of deep-sea crown jelly in Monterey Bay
April 19, 2022 – MBARI researchers have named a newly discovered species of deep-sea crown jelly after the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s first volunteer.

MBARI and Monterey Bay Aquarium bring the deep sea to land with new exhibition
April 12, 2022 – MBARI’s education and conservation partner opens a groundbreaking new exhibition about the deep sea.

High-tech “smart boulders” give the first look from inside an underwater landslide
April 6, 2022 – Motion-sensing “smart boulders” have provided new insight about the powerful sediment gravity flows that barrel down Monterey Canyon.
Watch our new animation about how eDNA acts as nature’s fingerprint to reveal the presence of aquatic species long after they’ve moved on. Check it out on our interactive eDNA web page.
MBARI Response to COVID-19 virus
Due to the ongoing COVID situation, MBARI remains closed to visitors.