https://cdn.earthdata.nasa.gov/conduit/upload/5182/KeywordsCommunityGuide_Baseline_v1_SIGNED_FINAL.pdf 23.6 2026-03-19T10:41:57.720Z https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/KeywordViewer/scheme/providers/62b67faa-77bd-4acd-bd68-214b0e34bc2b MBARI The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) was foundedin 1987 by David Packard.The mission of MBARI is to achieve and maintain a position as aworld center for advanced research and education in oceanscience and technology, and to do so through the development ofbetter instruments, systems, and methods for scientific researchin the deep waters of the ocean. MBARI emphasizes the peerrelationship between engineers and scientists as a basicprinciple of its operation. All of the activities of MBARI mustbe characterized by excellence, innovation, and vision.MBARI's current efforts span eight research themes, including:benthic processes, midwater research, upper oceanbiogeochemistry, MBARI Ocean Observing System (MOOS), remotelyoperated vehicle enhancements and upgrades, new insituinstruments, infrastructure support, and informationdissemination and outreach.Website: 'http://www.mbari.org/'[Summary provided by MBARI.]