Exploring the Ocean with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

Our newest exhibit takes you on an amazing adventure that combines high-definition video of incredible deep-sea animals with the hands-on experience of using underwater robots and other high-tech tools to explore the ocean�s depths.

The exhibit puts virtual deep sea exploration at your fingertips in three different missions�photographing deep sea animals, mapping underwater mountains and monitoring the surprisingly rich and varied sea life around a sunken whale carcass.

You�ll learn about the cutting-edge research conducted each day at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute�deep-sea science that�s changing what we know about the ocean, and what�s needed to protect ocean life. It�s like nothing you�ve seen before�come join us.

What�s the Aquarium�s Connection to MBARI?

The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) is a leading center for ocean exploration and research. Like the aquarium, MBARI was set up through the generosity of the Packard family. Both organizations share a passion for conserving the oceans.

Inspiring conservation of the oceans