Since its modest beginnings in 1903 as a seasonal field station, BIOS has grown into an internationally recognized center for ocean science research, environmental monitoring and mapping, and atmospheric science. By investing in infrastructure and top-tier resident scientists, as well as global partnerships and collaborations, BIOS stands as a fact-based voice in a crowded conversation.
Research at BIOS spans the branches of oceanography--biological, chemical, physical, and geological--and includes work in the related disciplines of environmental science, resource monitoring and conservation, atmospheric science, and risk prediction.
Recent investments in resources and infrastructure have transformed BIOS into a state-of-the-art ocean science research facility. From well-equipped and recently renovated lab spaces to the acquisition of the R/V Atlantic Explorer, BIOS provides scientists with the tools required to conduct meaningful research.
BIOS is part of multiple regional and international research initiatives that address pressing issues in the oceanographic sciences, such as clarifying the ocean's role in regulating Earth's climate, protecting marine resources, and improving our understanding of the ocean's biogeochemical cycles.