Small, but mighty: Surveys at Sur Ridge prove the power of a portable ROV
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Published: 16 March 2026
MBARI's portable MiniROV conducted deep-sea mapping surveys at Sur Ridge, exploring a coral-covered rock formation at 1,230 meters depth despite challenging seafloor currents.
Keywords: deep-sea exploration, ROV, Sur Ridge, coral communities, seafloor mapping, underwater robotics
Electrochemically-induced alkalinity enhancement can enhance coral growth rates
NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML)
Published: 8 January 2026
NOAA scientists demonstrated that electrochemical alkalinity enhancement boosted coral calcification by 43% and tissue growth by 53%, offering a promising new tool for reef restoration.
Keywords: coral restoration, alkalinity enhancement, ocean acidification, coral growth, electrochemistry, reef building, marine chemistry
A milestone voyage for Antarctic science
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 16 March 2026
RV Investigator completed a 55-day Antarctic mission studying the Cook Glacier marine region, collecting sediment cores, water samples, and biodiversity data to understand climate change impacts.
Keywords: Antarctic research, RV Investigator, Cook Glacier, Southern Ocean, climate change, sediment cores, marine biodiversity
