The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, Inc. (BIOS) is uniquely situated and excellently equipped for highly productive marine field research. Only 700 miles (about two hours flying time) from the East Coast of the U.S., Bermuda is located on some of the world's northernmost coral reefs and surrounded by deep ocean. Significant research opportunities are presented by Bermuda's diversity of ecological communities: from limestone caves and mangroves to coral reefs and the Sargasso Sea.

Moderate air (55-85°F, 13-29°C) and water (62-82°F, 17-28°C) temperatures make BIOS a year-round magnet for independent and collaborative research. Disciplines as diverse as marine invertebrate zoology, coral reef ecology, chemical and physical oceanography, animal physiology and carbonate geology are studied. Recent research projects at BIOS include: the Hydrostation "S" time-series study and Bermuda Atlantic Time-series Study (BATS); studies of the atmospheric and oceanic carbon cycle and its effects on global climate change and the marine ecosystem; genomic analyses of bacteria and plankton populations in the Sargasso Sea; investigations of the atmospheric transport and deposition of iron in the ocean and its role in primary production; the monitoring of atmospheric and marine pollution in Bermuda and their sources; and the development of biomarkers to indicate the presence of environmental contaminants and stress in coral reef and other marine ecosystems.

Well-equipped laboratories, a modern research vessel, comfortable housing and a supportive staff combine to maximize the productivity of field visits.

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