New vessel expands ocean exploration, marine research for UMaine students
University of Maine
Published: 20 March 2026
The University of Maine's Darling Marine Center acquired a 45-foot research vessel capable of traveling 100 miles offshore, expanding student access to Gulf of Maine waters for shark tagging, marine mammal surveys, and fisheries research.
Keywords: research vessel, Gulf of Maine, marine research, Darling Marine Center, fisheries, marine mammals, ocean exploration
Partnership develops real-time marine mammal detection system
University of Plymouth
Published: 9 March 2026
University of Plymouth and MSeis are developing an AI-powered detection system using advanced computer vision and thermal-optical cameras to automatically track marine mammals along the UK coastline, replacing manual observation methods.
Keywords: marine mammals, AI detection, computer vision, autonomous monitoring, marine conservation, cetaceans, offshore safety
New Research Helps Show How Depth Affects Fish Distribution
NOAA Ocean Exploration
Published: 19 March 2026
Researchers analyzed deep-sea video near Puerto Rico, finding fish biodiversity decreases with depth and deeper waters favor elongated ambush predators with specialized adaptations.
Keywords: deep-sea fish, fish distribution, ocean depth, marine biodiversity, ROV, Puerto Rico, deep-sea ecology
