MBARI 2022: Mesmerizing moments bring the diversity of life in the deep sea into our hearts

2022 has been a year of transitions for MBARI with the retirement of our flagship vessel, the R/V Western Flyer, and construction of the R/V David Packard reaching major milestones. Our continued commitment to developing and deploying innovative ocean technology gives our scientists and engineers the opportunity to dive into the deep sea to advance our understanding of the changing ocean. We aim to uncover compelling ocean stories, and invite everyone to join us on this journey of exploration, science, and stewardship. From shark fly-bys and googly-eyed squid to toothy-grinned fishes and corals the size of trees, MBARI’s remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) encountered many spellbinding scenes in the deep this year. These mesmerizing moments bring the diversity of life in the deep sea through our screens into our hearts. As we continue to explore the largest—and least known habitat—on our planet, we promise to share our discoveries with you. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do! Featur