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  • Our Work
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      MBARI creates and globally scales the visionary technologies required to explore, map, and understand our changing ocean.

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      MBARI staff are driven by a curiosity to learn more about the ocean and a passion to protect its future.

    • Our People Sub
      • Leadership & Staff

        Meet our staff, leadership, and board of directors.

      • Collaboration in Action

        Get an insider’s look at our team’s work.

      • Navigating STEM Careers

        Learn how some of our staff navigated to a career at MBARI.

  • Education
    • Education

      Resources for educators, students, and anyone aspiring to learn how science and technology brings us closer to the ocean.

    • Education Sub
      • EARTH Curriculum

        Integrate MBARI data with lesson plans and workshops.

      • Animals of the Deep

        Discover deep-sea critters, including exclusive footage and info.

      • Know Your Ocean

        Dive into topics about ocean health and its fascinating features.

      • Deep-Sea Guide

        Explore deep-sea observations with this interactive guide.

      • Library

        Learn about the MLML/MBARI Research Library.

      • More Resources

        Access more educational resources from the teams at MBARI.

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      MBARI is a non-profit oceanographic research center advancing marine science and engineering to understand our changing ocean.

    • About Sub
      • Mission & Vision

        Learn about MBARI’s mission, vision, and values.

      • Strategic Roadmap

        Learn about our strategic priorities for the years ahead.

      • Leadership & Staff

        Meet our staff, leadership, and board of directors.

      • Careers

        Find job openings and postdoc and internship opportunities.

      • Connect with Us

        Follow MBARI on social media and stay updated.

      • Events

        See upcoming seminars, lectures, and public events.

      • Reports & Financials

        Access the latest annual reports and financial information.

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        Explore MBARI’s rich history spanning over three decades.

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