Monterey Bay Research Institute

Monterey Bay Research Institute The mission of Marine Operations is to enable MBARI scientists and engineers to unravel the mysteries of the world’s ocean utilizing better systems, methods and technology. Marine Operations enables scientists to be successful by understanding the scientific goals, and adapting equipment and methods to achieve these goals.

Accidental Sea Turtle Deaths Drop by 90 Percent

Improvements in fishing equipment seem to be preventing lethal ‘bycatch.’ The number of sea turtles accidentally caught and killed in fishing gear in United States coastal waters has declined by an estimated 90 percent since 1990, according to a new study by researchers at Duke University Project GloBAL (Global By-catch Assessment of Long-lived Species) and … Read more

Life Jackets

The majority of boating accident drownings are the result of people not wearing life jackets. Be safe, assign and fit your vessel crew with life jackets. Put them on before heading out to sea.