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Focus Areas

MBARI focuses on diverse areas of marine research to understand the ocean.

Publications

Explore MBARI’s vast collection of peer-reviewed research publications.

Technologies

MBARI uses innovative tools that are transforming how we access the ocean.

Monterey Bay Today

Real-time view of all MBARI's research activities in Monterey Bay.

Careers

MBARI is in search of highly motivated individuals to become a part of our team.

Data & Repositories

MBARI’s data repository makes our extensive ocean data accessible to all.

Resources

2022 Annual Report

View highlights of our research and technology developments.

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Animals of the Deep

 Check out some of our most iconic deep-sea creatures, including exclusive footage and information about how each animal thrives in the deep ocean.

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Know Your Ocean

Dive into topics about ocean health and its fascinating features.

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EARTH Curriculum

 EARTH uses near-real-time data from variety of datasets to design and test outreach for scientists, teachers, students, and the public.

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Deep Sea Guide

This guide provides easy access to MBARI database of millions of observations of deep-sea animals, seafloor habitats, geological features, and research tools.

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MBARI is a non-profit oceanographic research center, founded in 1987.

MBARI believes disciplined technological innovation can transform our understanding of the ocean and enhance our ability to address the urgent threats it faces.

Mission & Values