Assess the state of marine ecosystems now and in the past and develop predictive models for the future
Train new marine biodiversity and conservation scientists in the United States and around the world
Develop novel interdisciplinary approaches linking the biological, physical, social and informatic sciences
Increase public understanding of scientific issues and provide sound scientific analyses to policy makers
Design technically sophisticated, regionally appropriate strategies to prevent and reverse biodiversity collapse
Marine biologists employ genetic barcoding in the quest to positively identify fish species
'Abominable snowman’ crab, people-sized worms among the finds of deep-sea voyage
Aerial photo database reveals dolphin reproduction stunted by fishing
New study highlights the importance of Brazilian corals
Scientists explore hidden Pacific archipelago
Scripps research depicts warming's vast influence across marine life spectrum