Uncrewed aerial vehicles outfitted with high-resolution cameras and advanced sensors give MBARI researchers a new perspective on marine life and phenomena.

Hamner mentored many MBARI researchers and helped inspire the institute’s groundbreaking research to understand the midwater environment.

The Packard Foundation’s long-standing support for MBARI advances David Packard’s vision for a next-generation oceanographic research center.

Observations collected by SOCCOM’s network of robotic floats provide new information about how frequent storms in this remote region can affect the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide.

The new National Aquatic Environmental DNA Strategy highlights how eDNA technology can support fast and cost-effective monitoring of marine life and ocean health.

Meet the MBARI team and learn more about our latest discoveries and technology innovations at this free, family-friendly community event.

During an expedition to the Gulf of California, researchers observed a previously unknown species of squid carrying a cluster of exceptionally large eggs.

Data from MBARI’s advanced underwater robots point to erosion during intermittent sediment flows as the mechanism maintaining these circular depressions for hundreds of thousands of years.

FathomVerse combines immersive imagery, engaging gameplay, and cutting-edge science to help improve the artificial intelligence tools needed to study marine life and assess ocean health.

Kaya Johnson will oversee the team that operates MBARI’s research vessels and deploys our advanced underwater robots.

MBARI’s 2023 Annual Report reviews highlights from our work in science, engineering, and outreach over the past year.

New bus featuring MBARI’s deep-sea images joins Santa Cruz METRO fleet as part of the “One Ride at a Time” campaign.

MBARI's Piscivore system combines advanced underwater robots and camera technology to study tunas, sharks, and other marine life.

New study from MBARI engineers and collaborators outlines how new sampling and imaging technologies can transform our understanding of marine life.

MBARI robots and cameras allowed filmmakers to capture an intimate look at nesting deep-sea octopus for the new global series, Planet Earth III.

Recent observation marks MBARI’s ninth encounter with this ultra-black deep-sea fish.

Robotic submersible marks a major milestone in ocean science, exploration, and conservation.

New partnership with Saab, Inc. will make the MBARI long-range autonomous underwater vehicle commercially available for the first time.

MBARI, WHOI, and MRV Systems launch new collaboration to leverage autonomous technology to measure and monitor effectiveness of ocean-based carbon dioxide removal.

MBARI’s advanced technology offers new insight into the “Octopus Garden” off Central California, the largest aggregation of octopus on Earth.