Ocean exploration

Bringing life to computer models of marine microbesBiogeochemical modeler Mick Follows named tenured associate professor in MIT's Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences

Chisholm, Langer receive nation’s highest honors for scientists and inventorsPresident Obama presented the two MIT professors with the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation on Friday.

Microbiologists eavesdrop on the hidden lives of microbesScientists track ocean microbe populations in their natural habitat to create a ‘day in the life’ montage.

Remembering ‘Papa Flash’MIT Professor Harold Edgerton’s high-speed photography and sonar devices revolutionized ocean exploration.

Aiming deep with the Marine Robotics TeamJacqueline Sly ’14 and Tommy Moriarty ’14 discuss their experiences and lessons learned leading the Marine Robotics Team.

Sometimes the quickest path is not a straight lineNew methods and software developed at MIT can predict optimal paths for automated underwater vehicles.

Going with the flowBiomimetic pressure sensors help guide oceangoing vessels.

Navigating blindfoldedAdvanced mathematical techniques enable AUVs to survey large, complex and cluttered seascapes.