Octopus Mystery Solved: Mating Rituals in Thermal Springs Revealed
MBARI’s advanced technology offers new insight into the “Octopus Garden” off Central California, the largest aggregation of octopus on Earth. In 2018, researchers from NOAA’s…
MBARI’s advanced technology offers new insight into the “Octopus Garden” off Central California, the largest aggregation of octopus on Earth. In 2018, researchers from NOAA’s…
Mapping gene linkages provides clear-cut evidence for comb jellies as sibling group to all other animals. A groundbreaking study published in Nature by MBARI researchers…
Comb jellies—known to scientists as ctenophores (pronounced “teen-oh-fours”)—mesmerize with their beauty, but these captivating creatures remain poorly studied due to their delicate nature. MBARI researchers…
The research is the first to look into the link between oxygen, temperature, and the metabolic needs of vertical migrators. Brad Seibel still recalls headlines…
Autonomous technology uses eDNA to survey biodiversity. In a major step forward for monitoring the biodiversity of marine systems, a new research study published on…
Using MBARI mapping technology, researchers have established a baseline for tracking future changes to the seafloor. A new study from MBARI researchers and their collaborators…
The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is the largest animal to ever inhabit our planet. Despite its gargantuan size, many aspects of its biology, behavior, and…
Autonomous robotic rover helps scientists with long-term monitoring of deep-sea carbon cycle and climate change. The sheer expanse of the deep sea and the technological…
Scientists estimate surrogate-raised otters and their wild offspring account for more than half of the sea otter population growth over the past 15 years; now…
In an effort to harness the power of ocean waves, engineers designed and built a floating “power buoy” that measures 8 feet across, 10 feet…