Instruments such as this "benthic event detector" helped scientists discover how sediment moves during turbidity currents. Image: © 2016 MBARILarge underwater experiment shows that “turbidity currents” involve movement of the seafloor
Instruments such as this "benthic event detector" helped scientists discover how sediment moves during turbidity currents. Image: © 2016 MBARI
October 5, 2018 – A new paper shows that currents in submarine canyons often involve large-scale movement of the seafloor. This discovery could help ocean engineers avoid damage to pipelines, communications cables, and other seafloor structures.
Testing an undersea robot that can detect and map oil spills
Oct 19, 2018 – MBARI engineers recently tested a new long-range autonomous underwater vehicle that is designed to detect and track oil spills.
Camera system for surveying fish populations gets an upgrade
October 11, 2018 – MBARI engineers recently tested a new version of a camera system to study groundfish on deep, rocky reefs.
MBARI co-hosts international Deep-Sea Biology Symposium
September 10, 2018 – MBARI and the Monterey Bay Aquarium co-host symposium that is bringing together researchers from at least 34 countries.
