MBARI researchers contribute to global eDNA sampling initiative
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Published: 25 March 2026
MBARI scientists contributed eDNA samples and expertise to a global marine biodiversity monitoring program, collecting water samples from Monterey Bay to catalog ocean life through genetic sequencing.
Keywords: eDNA, marine biodiversity, Monterey Bay, biological oceanography, ocean monitoring, genetic sequencing
New research vessel Kaiola expands ocean research for UH Hilo marine science program
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Published: 3 March 2026
A new 38-foot research vessel named Kaiola (meaning sealife) arrived at UH Hilo, enabling offshore and nearshore fieldwork for coral reef monitoring, water-quality surveys, coastal mapping, and oceanographic sampling.
Keywords: research vessel, coral reef monitoring, coastal mapping, oceanographic sampling, water quality, marine science education
UF RoboPI lab making waves with marine robots
University of Florida
Published: 9 March 2026
University of Florida researchers are developing marine robots to safely explore harsh ocean environments, monitor ecosystems, and protect underwater infrastructure. Lab director Md Jahidul Islam won a 2026 ONR Young Investigator Award.
Keywords: marine robotics, underwater vehicles, ocean monitoring, autonomous systems, environmental sensors, ocean technology
