The ocean covers more than 70% of the planet and contains an abundance of ecosystems teeming with life. The U.S. Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON) — a National Oceanographic Partnership Program initiative led by, NOAA with NASA, Office of Naval Research, and BOEM since 2014 — coordinates across sectors to characterize biodiversity in the ocean, and to understand shifts and changes within ocean ecosystems.

Learn more in this story about one of MBON's annual research cruises by IOOS Regional Association SECOORA!