MBARI has limited capacity to support the large number of requests we field every day for use of our images and video. We do not have the staff or infrastructure of a stock service, so we must prioritize projects specifically about MBARI, our research, and our team. To help us evaluate your request, please submit a Media Request Form with details about your project. Please do not submit requests by phone or email. Requests are reviewed in the order in which they were submitted—additional outreach will not expedite a reply. MBARI may decline requests for projects that do not align with our strategic education and outreach goals or if our team does not have capacity at this time.

While the primary purpose of MBARI’s images and video is scientific research, we do make these assets available for education and outreach. Unfortunately, MBARI has limited resources to support the large number of requests we field every day for use of our unique deep-sea imagery. We must prioritize projects specifically about MBARI, our research, and our team. To request images or videos, please submit a Media Request Form. Please do not submit requests by phone or email. Requests are reviewed in the order in which they were submitted—additional outreach will not expedite a reply. MBARI may decline requests for projects that do not align with our strategic education and outreach goals or if our team does not have capacity at this time.

MBARI has a small team and limited resources to support the numerous requests we receive for use of our images and video. Requests are reviewed in the order in which they were submitted—additional outreach will not expedite a reply. We prioritize projects that focus specifically on MBARI research and technology. Our communications team works Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Pacific. We try to respond to time-sensitive requests from news media within 24 hours. MBARI does not have the staff or infrastructure of a stock service, so we advise a minimum of two weeks for fulfilling photo requests and four weeks for fulfilling video requests.

MBARI is able to support a limited number of requests for location shoots for projects specifically about the institute and our research. Because location shoots can be complicated, we require at least six weeks advance notice, and additional time may be required to coordinate shoots aboard our research vessels. Please review the location shoot guidelines before contacting our communications team. To request a location shoot at MBARI, please complete our online Media Request Form.

Requests for interviews with MBARI researchers may be directed to pressroom@mbari.org. Please include your project’s focus and deadline, and a member of our communications team will be in touch.

Learn more about MBARI’s focus areas, teams, and projects. If you have further questions, please email pressroom@mbari.org to connect with our communications team.

MBARI has a media kit with resources for reporters preparing stories about ocean exploration, science, technology, and conservation that might benefit from the perspective of MBARI researchers. If you wish to speak with an MBARI researcher from an upcoming story or video production, please email pressroom@mbari.org.