Biodiversity Biodiversity Marine biodiversity is a measure of the abundance of individuals and species in the ocean and is essential to monitoring ecosystem health. Projects Teams
Biology Biology MBARI scientists explore and observe life in a dynamic ocean—from the surface to the deep seafloor—to create a more accurate picture of ecosystem health. Projects Teams
Chemistry Chemistry MBARI scientists study the fundamental chemical properties of seawater to monitor a changing ocean and forecast the effects of ocean warming and ocean acidification on marine life. Projects Teams
Engineering Engineering Technological innovation taking place at MBARI is helping transform the field of oceanography, making it possible to explore the ocean in exciting new ways. Projects Teams
Environmental Omics Environmental Omics MBARI researchers are advancing the field of environmental omics—innovative tools to analyze the molecular components of life—to transform biological ocean sciences. Projects Teams
Genetics Genetics MBARI scientists are using genetics to identify species, study how life evolved and adapted in the ocean, and monitor the health of aquatic ecosystems. Projects Teams
Humans and the Ocean Humans and the Ocean All life depends on a healthy ocean, but the ocean now faces urgent threats. MBARI is working to understand the effects of human activities on the ocean. Projects Teams
Marine Geology Marine Geology MBARI scientists and engineers use innovative technology to observe and understand the ever-changing ocean floor. Projects Teams
Ocean Health Ocean Health All life on Earth depends on a healthy ocean. MBARI’s work is critical to understanding urgent threats facing the ocean, like climate change. Projects Teams
Ocean Imaging Ocean Imaging MBARI scientists and engineers work together to develop, build, and deploy tools that are transforming how we visualize the ocean and its inhabitants. Projects Teams
Robotic Technology Robotic Technology MBARI scientists and engineers are making advancements in marine robotics that provide new ways to study a dynamic ocean. Projects Teams
Seafloor Seafloor MBARI scientists and engineers use innovative technology to observe the ocean floor and better understand the habitat and the life that thrives there. Projects Teams
Sound Sound By listening to the sounds of the ocean and deploying innovative acoustic technologies, MBARI researchers are changing how we observe marine life. Projects Teams