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A groundbreaking underwater science camera is helping researchers study how deep-sea octopus move.
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A groundbreaking underwater science camera is helping researchers study how deep-sea octopus move.

  • Katie Rodriguez
  • Aug 8, 2025

Researchers with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute have developed a new imaging system that is helping them study the mechanics and…

Sometimes, even scientists believe in good luck charms.
Opinion

Sometimes, even scientists believe in good luck charms.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Jul 15, 2025

Sara Rubin here, prepared to make an admission: I am not good at science. No amount of charts, data or illustrations helps me grasp the big co…

Explore the underwater world and contribute to science with MBARI’s FathomVerse 2.0.
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Explore the underwater world and contribute to science with MBARI’s FathomVerse 2.0.

  • Katie Rodriguez
  • Apr 8, 2025

Katie Rodriguez here, playing around with the new FathomVerse 2.0 game on my phone to see what it’s about.

After more than a decade, MBARI’s latest research vessel is here.
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After more than a decade, MBARI’s latest research vessel is here.

  • Katie Rodriguez
  • Apr 3, 2025

After spending 59 days at sea, traveling from Spain to Barbados, through the Panama Canal and up the coast of California, the Monterey Bay Aqu…

Scientists at MBARI needed help exploring the deep sea – so they made a game.
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Scientists at MBARI needed help exploring the deep sea – so they made a game.

  • Sara Rubin
  • May 23, 2024

There was a time, circa 2016, that the Pokémon Go craze took over. It became common to see people walking around town, arms extended with phon…

Harnessing new tech, MBARI engineers are unlocking the predator-prey cycle in Monterey Bay and beyond.
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Harnessing new tech, MBARI engineers are unlocking the predator-prey cycle in Monterey Bay and beyond.

  • David Schmalz
  • Feb 22, 2024

Tucked away on the Moss Landing Harbor, mostly out of sight except for anyone driving along Sandholdt Road, is one of the world’s epicenters f…

With MBARI planning to build a new research facility, Phil’s Fish Market needs to find another home.
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With MBARI planning to build a new research facility, Phil’s Fish Market needs to find another home.

  • David Schmalz
  • Apr 7, 2022

On April 13, officials representing the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute will present to the County Planning Commission a proposal to …

Monterey Bay Aquarium announces date for long-anticipated deep sea exhibition.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium announces date for long-anticipated deep sea exhibition.

  • Christopher Neely
  • Jan 11, 2022

It’s often said humans have spent more time learning about outer space than the Earth’s own oceans. More than 70 percent of the Earth’s surfac…

MBARI introduces deep sea hydrophone to hear the sounds of Monterey Bay.
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MBARI introduces deep sea hydrophone to hear the sounds of Monterey Bay.

  • David Schmalz
  • Apr 24, 2018

Ever wondered what it sounds like deep in Monterey Bay? Wonder no more. 

MBARI vessel sees a rare visitor off the Big Sur coast.
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MBARI vessel sees a rare visitor off the Big Sur coast.

  • David Schmalz
  • Aug 14, 2017

Researchers aboard a Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute vessel received an unexpected visitor last week while conducting research at Sur…

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