Welcome to the
Marine & Paleobiological Research Institute
The Marine and Paleobiological Research Institute, Inc., is a 501(c)(3)
organization located on Martha's Vineyard Island, Massachusetts, and was founded in 2004.Its intellectual foundation comes from the educational, research and professional activities of the three directors from the 1960's to present in fields such as ocean engineering, biomedical research, marine biology and paleobiology.
The Institute fosters and supports education and the future of these sciences. The Directors, Officers, Administrator, and other volunteers are not compensated. We welcome adult and student volunteers to help us in our mission. Click here for volunteer opportunities
To report stranded, sick, or injured marine mammals or sea turtles call:
1-508-743-9548 (IFAW Cape Cod Stranding Network)
or 1-617-973-5247 (New England Aquarium in Boston, MA)
or 1-866-755-6622 (NOAA Fisheries Service's Stranding Hotline)
Massachusetts Environmental Police 24/7 hotline 1-800-632-8075
Mission Statement
Directors, Fellows, and Research Associates
Narrative of accomplishments
Bibliography on Paleozoic Asterozoa
Annotations to papers of F. Hotchkiss
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