Blue World Research Institute

New BWRI vessel alert! Thank you to a generous donor, we were able to acquire a new research vessel for the BWRI fleet. This vessel was previously owned and operated by the University of California Santa Cruz at the Bodega Bay campus. We are currently repowering the boat for a new life in Florida working on fisheries research and education as a floating classroom. Formerly the RV Mussel Point we need a new name to honor the boat and its new mission in life. We are leaning towards either the RV Blue World Guardian or the RV Coastal Guardian. What do you think? What would be a good name for the boat? Let us know in the comments.

Honored and excited to have been a small part of the 2026 Animal : The Animal Forensic Investigations Conference by One of senior scientists is an expert in marine forensics and we were invited to show some of what we do through whale response and fisheries science investigations. It’s comforting to know that when the world is dark because of actions from bad people towards people and pets there are experts that come to investigate and help to serve justice.

Great opportunity to have your child go to an awesome marine science summer camp!

🌊 Blue S.E.A. Marine Science Session

Hosted by Blue World Research Institute & Argonauta Academy

⏰ June 8, 9, 9 am - 3 pm & June 10, 9 am - 1 pm and 9 pm - 12 am (turtle walk)
Ages 13-18 $275.00

🌊 Join us for science, education, & adventure in this hands-on, feet-wet marine science STEAM camp! During this deep dive into marine science, we will process a wildlife forensics crime scene, test water quality, complete dissections, master knot tying, learn about cetacean disentanglement and strandings, and study microplastics. We will learn the art of Gyotaku fish printing, discover how technology such as camera traps and drones helps researchers, explore the lagoon with seine nets, experience a nighttime nesting sea turtle walk, and so much more! The camp will meet at Argonauta Academy, the Indian River Lagoon, and the beach.

🐚 Register - ArgonautaAcademy.com