Harbor porpoises and seal bombs
August 4, 2020 – Using recordings from MBARI’s deep-sea hydrophone, researchers concluded that the sounds of seal-bombs could affect the behavior of harbor porpoises in and around Monterey Bay.
Ocean research in a time of COVID-19
July 30, 2020 – MBARI's Summer 2020 CANON experiment shows how robots can collect samples and data at sea even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
DNA analysis confirms a zooplankton community border along Baja California
July 21, 2020 – Using a sweeping DNA analysis technique, MBARI researchers explored the boundaries between different communities of tiny drifting animals along the California coast.
Glow-in-the-dark corals light up the deep sea
July 13, 2020 – A new research paper shows that some of the most common and iconic deep-sea corals can create their own light.
Scientists urge caution, further assessment of ecological impacts above deep-sea mining
July 8, 2020 – A new study argues that deep-sea mining poses significant risks not only to seafloor ecosystems, but also to animals in the vast midwater realm.
New papers describe discoveries at MBARI’s long-term deep-sea research site off California
June 16, 2020 – A recent special issue of the journal Deep-Sea Research II features 16 new papers about MBARI's long-term, deep-sea research site Station M.
New laser system provides 3D reconstructions of living deep-sea animals and their mucous filters
June 3, 2020 – A new study published in Nature describes a unique laser-based system for constructing 3D models of diaphanous marine animals and their mucous structures in the deep sea.
MBARI Response to COVID-19 virus
In accordance with county guidelines, MBARI is engaging in a phased reopening. For the time being, we remain closed to visitors.
