Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences

More than a century of ocean research innovation

The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, home to some of the longest-running sets of ocean observations available anywhere in the world, is part of the most innovative institution in the U.S.––Arizona State University. Our researchers leverage a wide variety of vessels and facilities operating in its unique position at the edge of the Sargasso Sea in the North Atlantic to explore the ocean and address critical local and global environmental issues. We attract scientists seeking to collaborate at the leading edge of ocean research and education helping to ensure a thriving future for all.

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Investigating Microbial Life at Hydrothermal Vents on Expedition Microverse

To the bottom of the ocean and back, investigating microbial life at hydrothermal vents on…
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Ocean Bacteria Work the Night Shift

New study finds nighttime peaks in bacterial activity and carbon cycling in the ocean

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