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Having an extra day for exploration at sea is a rare event; however, the weather was perfect, the equipment worked flawlessly, and a team from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) finished their research at a lost shipping container a day earlier than expected.
With climate change in the spotlight thanks to the January 2023 storms, local environmental activist Dan Haifley reminds us of the important work happening at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, part of a national network of protected areas that fights climate change and pollution and protects biodiversity. That includes climate change research and preserving iconic kelp forests that reduce coastal erosion and absorb excess carbon from climate change.
MBARI revealed plans to grant its 25-year-old research vessel Western Flyer to the University of South Florida where the…
Now, scientists are partnering with private vessel owners to map them completely by the year 2030. Two non-profit organizations are collaborating with research institutions and private vessel owners to do just that, as part of the incredibly ambitious project called “Seabed 2030.” Made possible by the Nippon Foundation, the International Hydrographic Organization and other entities, the information gathered will greatly aid in the sustainable use of ocean and sea resources, guiding policy decisions the world over. Seabed 2030 information to be compiled into “GEBCO Ocean Map” The Nippo...