What is the relationship between the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI)?
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) was founded by David Packard in 1987 to create a world-class center for advanced research and education in ocean science and technology. Today, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation provides 75 percent of MBARI’s operating budget. Learn more about the Foundation’s commitment to MBARI.