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Annotated images from the FathomNet Database were used to train and evaluate the new Segment Anything Model 3 (SAM 3), adding complex underwater scenes to the broad training dataset and expanding the variety of environments the model can recognize. Two outputs from this process—the set of 280,118 segmentation masks used for training and the set of 14,247 segmentation masks used for testing—are now available to download from the FathomNet Database. The addition of Meta’s segmentation masks to the FathomNet Database represents a significant step forward in bridging the gap between AI research and ocean science. We look forward to continuing to expand the FathomNet Database to help scientists everywhere study, understand, and protect the ocean. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g5XPAd9U MBARI AI at Meta #FathomNet #SegmentAnything

Take a closer look at how MBARI software engineers help scientists visualize data about the ocean carbon cycle 🔧🌊🔬⁠ ⁠ MBARI’s software engineers play a vital role in transforming troves of ocean data into meaningful insights. They design and develop the software that powers MBARI’s autonomous robots, imaging platforms, and data pipelines. From real-time data collection to cloud-based visualization, their code enables the translation of complex ocean observations into exciting new scientific findings.⁠ ⁠ For the SINKER—SINKing Ecology Robot—project, MBARI’s software engineers created robust control systems and data workflows that enable researchers to monitor and analyze the constant rain of tiny organic particles that lock carbon away in the deep sea. Collaboration is at the core of MBARI’s work. Our scientists, engineers, and technicians collaborate to develop cutting-edge tools that track ocean health in real-time and help us visualize the ocean like never before.⁠ ⁠ SINKER’s imaging software provides real-time observations of tiny particles of marine snow—key drivers of carbon storage in the deep ocean. With advanced algorithms for image processing and machine learning, MBARI’s software engineers are helping researchers uncover new patterns in how carbon moves through marine ecosystems, filling critical gaps in our understanding of Earth’s carbon cycle.⁠

Artificial intelligence, high-speed autonomy, and real-time digital integration are revolutionizing ocean science. 🤖 🌊 BlueTech Month 2025 is a month-long initiative that brings together experts from around the world to showcase the power and possibilities of ocean innovation. MBARI Senior Scientist Chris Scholin has worked to develop cutting-edge technology that allows scientists to maintain a persistent presence in the ocean to better understand changes to marine life, ecosystems, and resources. On November 18, he’ll join a panel of science experts, policymakers, and investors to discuss collaboration, innovation, and the blue economy. The group will gather to present their boldest ideas, technologies, and policy innovations. #BlueTechMonth TMA BlueTech™ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g_TBpbT2

Congratulations to newly elected members of the Order Pour le Mérite for Science and Arts—including MBARI President and CEO Antje Boetius. 🎓 Admission to the order is among the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a scientist or artist in Germany, recognizing individuals who have made an eminent name for themselves in science and the arts. The intersection of science, art, and society offers a rich source of innovation and discovery. The Order Pour le Mérite provides a new opportunity for Antje to establish global partnerships to share MBARI’s expertise with peers around the world. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gmnkCTA6

🌊 Inspiring a new wave of ocean explorers 🌊 At MBARI, we believe discovery begins with opportunity—the kind that changes lives and careers. Through our immersive internship and postdoctoral programs, MBARI is cultivating a global network of scientists and engineers who are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in marine research and technology. With the ocean at a critical crossroads, we urgently need to grow the community of scientists and engineers studying marine life and ecosystems. Fresh perspectives and ideas will lead to innovative solutions to science, technology, and conservation challenges. For nearly three decades, MBARI has been launching the next generation of ocean explorers whose curiosity and creativity are shaping the future of ocean discovery. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gexCVxgK

MBARI's team of mechanical technicians makes innovative new tech come to life 🔧 🌊 🔬 Collaboration is at the core of MBARI’s work. Our scientists, engineers, and technicians work side by side to develop cutting-edge tools that track ocean health in real time and help us visualize the ocean like never before. MBARI’s mechanical technicians and engineers collaborated closely to build a titanium frame capable of holding cameras, sensors, and instruments used in the SINKER—the SINKing Ecology Robot—project to collect vital carbon data. Their expertise in machining and working with titanium makes innovations like SINKER possible, helping researchers better understand what, when, and how much carbon is sinking to the seafloor. SINKER is an imaging system that provides real-time observations of the tiny particles of marine snow that drive carbon storage in the deep sea. Equipped with advanced microscopes and cameras, this innovative instrument enables scientists to better understand the ecological and biological processes that allow carbon to sink into the deep ocean, filling critical gaps in our knowledge of Earth’s carbon cycle. Stay tuned for more videos about the team behind SINKER and the components of this new technology! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gXaXAW_7

🌊 Voices of the Region: How Ocean Observations Power Weather Forecasting We’re excited to share our latest Voices of the Region story featuring the National Weather Service (Eureka). 💡 From offshore buoys and high-frequency radar to satellites, the ocean is giving us the signals. With that information, forecasters can help local communities, mariners, and the fleet make smart, timely, and profitable decisions. 📉 The stakes are real – mistakes in detecting long-period swells can mean lost gear, lost income, and risk to safety. With the right data, lives and livelihoods are better protected. 📣 Read the full story to meet meteorologist Troy Nicolini and learn why “forecasting is about helping people make peace with nature — and that starts with knowing what the ocean is telling us.” 🔗 Read the story now: https://lnkd.in/gsmy4gEG #VoicesOfTheRegion #CeNCOOS #OceanObserving #WeatherForecasting #CaliforniaCoast #MarineData #OceanData #IOOS IOOS Association MBARI

Meet the engineering team behind one of MBARI’s new underwater imaging systems 🤖 🔧 MBARI’s new SINKER—the SINKing Ecology Robot—imaging system provides real-time observations of the tiny particles of marine snow that drive carbon storage in the deep sea. Equipped with advanced microscopes and cameras, this innovative instrument enables scientists to better understand the ecological and biological processes that allow carbon to sink into the deep ocean, filling critical gaps in our knowledge of Earth’s carbon cycle. Collaboration is at the core of MBARI’s work. Our scientists and engineers work side by side to develop cutting-edge tools that track ocean health in real time and help us visualize the ocean like never before. MBARI’s mechanical and electrical engineers played a key role in developing SINKER, working together to design the instrument’s frame, sensor housing, and electrical architecture for deployment on the deep seafloor, a half mile underwater. Their expertise and teamwork are essential to advancing MBARI’s innovations and helping researchers reveal what, when, and how much carbon is sinking to the seafloor. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gXaXAW_7

🍂 The Fall 2025 CeNCOOS Newsletter is here! In this edition, we share exciting updates from across our observing network — from the first of our new coastal webcams, to upgraded mooring systems, to testing innovative tools like drones and environmental DNA (eDNA). You’ll also find: 📸 A look at new observing assets and research highlights 🧭 Updates on collaborative initiatives advancing California’s ocean data network 🌊 The second feature in our Voices of the Region series, spotlighting NOAA National Weather Service Explore how CeNCOOS and partners are expanding coastal observations to better support safe navigation, working waterfronts, and ocean-dependent communities. 👉 Read the full newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gXVy5E8r #CeNCOOS #OceanObserving #CaliforniaCoast #OceanData #MarineScience #IOOS MBARI IOOS Association Synchro City of Sausalito Galilee Harbor Community Association Environmental Science Associates Surfline\Wavetrak, Inc. Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association (SECOORA) California State University Maritime Academy The Center for Sea Rise Solutions Cal Poly Humboldt Synchro National Weather Service