FathomNet has partnered with LifeCLEF and FGVC13 to host a Kaggle challenge to tackle one of the biggest obstacles for applying computer vision to marine imagery. This data competition aims to engage students and early-career data scientists in the computer vision community to develop new approaches to advance AI for ocean exploration.

The Central and Northern California Ocean Observing System (CeNCOOS)—a research collaboration housed at MBARI—has published a new strategic and implementation plan for 2026–2036. The new plan outlines how CeNCOOS members will share high-quality data to support decision-making about our marine life, ecosystems, and resources.

The Webby Awards has named FathomVerse an Honoree in the AI Experiences and Applications Energy and Sustainability category. Presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, the 30th Annual Webby Awards recognize excellence on the internet.

Last month, members of the CeNCOOS team led an in-person, hands-on training on the CalOOS Data Portal for students at California State University, Monterey Bay, connecting the next generation of marine scientists with powerful ocean observing tools.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has named MBARI Senior Scientist Kelly Benoit-Bird a 2025 Fellow, recognizing her distinguished contributions to the field of marine ecology, particularly for innovative development, application, and integration of acoustical techniques.

Scientists in MBARI’s Biological Oceanography Group contributed eDNA samples, data, and expertise to a new global marine biodiversity monitoring program led by Deutsche Bank, Germany’s SailGP team, the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance, and NatureMetrics that aims to inform future ocean conservation efforts.