MBARI and Monterey Bay Aquarium complete expedition to Guide Seamount
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Published: 28 May 2026
A five-day collaborative expedition used MBARI's ROV to explore underwater volcanic ridges at Guide Seamount off central California, collecting deep-sea specimens now on public display for the first time.
Keywords: seamount, deep-sea exploration, ROV, marine biodiversity, Guide Seamount, ctenophore, deep-sea specimens
The world's most abundant fish once thrived in an extreme climate
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 28 May 2026
Fossilized bristlemouth fish teeth dating back 55.6 million years reveal the world's most abundant fish evolved during one of Earth's hottest periods, suggesting resilience to modern climate change.
Keywords: bristlemouth, fossils, paleoceanography, deep-sea fish, climate resilience, evolution, marine paleontology
Turning motion into power: Wave energy converters for sustainable ocean monitoring
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 28 May 2026
Research tests compact wave energy converters that transform buoy motion into electrical power for ocean observation platforms, while UV systems combat biofouling on sensors at the Coastal Endurance Array.
Keywords: wave energy, ocean monitoring, renewable energy, buoy technology, biofouling, ocean observing, sensors
