New study finds microplastic throughout Monterey Bay
June 6, 2019 – A new study shows that microplastic particles are not only common from the surface to the seafloor, but they’re also being eaten by animals and incorporated into marine food webs
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Plastic pollution
The human imprint of plastic pollution is now evident in all marine ecosystems. Scientists have documented plastics everywhere from white sand beaches and colorful coral reefs to the deepest, darkest trenches of the ocean.
Ocean acidification makes some marine snails less able to resist predators
May 31, 2019 – Ocean acidification makes some snails more susceptible to being eaten by invasive (and predatory) green crabs.
Heidi Cullen wins Friend of the Planet award
May 29, 2019 – The National Center for Science Education recognized MBARI’s Heidi Cullen for her contributions to the teaching of climate science.
Spring 2019 CANON experiment explores Earth’s largest migration
May 29, 2019 – During MBARI’s Spring 2019 CANON experiment, researchers will study the vertical migration of ocean animals using sound, video, DNA, and conventional sampling equipment such as nets.
Fishing activity near marine protected areas affects the feeding ability of sponges
May 9, 2019 – A new study examines how sediments from human activities like bottom trawling for fish, are affecting glass sponges in British Columbia, Canada.
Mapping the next Hawaiian island
April 25, 2019 – MBARI researchers recently created a new map of Loihi, an undersea volcano that will be the next Hawaiian Island.
Carbon dioxide from Silicon Valley affects the chemistry of Monterey Bay
April 23, 2019 – Higher concentrations of carbon dioxide in air flowing out to sea from Silicon Valley could increase the amount of carbon dioxide dissolving in Monterey Bay by about 20 percent.
Shark cameras reveal unexpected white shark behavior
April 11, 2019 – New research using an MBARI-inspired “camera tag” shows that some sharks in South Africa spend a lot of time in kelp beds.
Annual report showcases MBARI discoveries, research, and technology
Apr 9, 2019 – MBARI’s 2018 Annual Report provides a multimedia view of the institute’s latest research and technology developments.
The life and death of a “city of worms”
March 26, 2019 – Twenty thousand years ago, when giant sloths and saber-toothed tigers roamed the Los Angeles Basin, in the dark ocean depths lived an immense colony of worms.
MBARI design used in ocean-acidification experiments around the world
March 21, 2019 – Recent article highlights the world-wide use of MBARI’s FOCE design for ocean acidification experiments
The return of JellyWatch
March 19, 2019 – MBARI biologist Steve Haddock recently rolled out a new and improved web site that allows citizen scientists around the world to report jellyfish blooms.
Flash dance: Identifying marine organisms by their glow
March 6, 2019 – Scientists at MBARI recently found a way to identify several groups of glowing marine organisms by the light they produce.
Animal populations bounce back faster in marine protected areas
February 14, 2019 – Computer models suggest that marine protected areas improve recovery of sea life after major population declines.
Frank Roberts, MBARI board member emeritus, passes away
February 13, 2019 – On February 7, 2019, Frank Roberts, an emeritus on MBARI’s board of directors, passed away at the age of 99.
MBARI mourns the passing of former board member Walter Munk
February 11, 2019 – Walter Munk was a giant in the world of oceanography. He died February 8, 2019 at his home in La Jolla, California.
Anchovies and krill swarm during upwelling events
February 7, 2019 – A new study shows that anchovies and krill in Monterey Bay form dense aggregations during upwelling events caused by strong northwest winds.
Why do beaked whales return to a Navy sonar range despite frequent disturbance? It’s the food
January 29, 2019 – Beaked whales congregate in parts of a Navy sonar test range off Southern California that have dense patches of deep-sea squid that are lacking in nearby “sonar-free” areas.
Biologists discover deep-sea fish living where there is virtually no oxygen
January 17, 2019 – Marine biologists recently discovered large schools of fishes thriving in low-oxygen conditions that would be deadly to most other fish.
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Research programs at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) encompass the entire ocean, from the surface waters to the deep seafloor, and from the coastal zone to the open sea. The need to understand the ocean in all its complexity and variability drives MBARI's research and development efforts.