Mission Statement

Bird of prey perched on rock at the DRI Northern campusOur mission is to do high-quality applied research in the life and earth sciences, particularly those dealing with the complex interactions of geological processes, organisms, biological communities and human societies on the earth's surface. By performing research in these fields, we will strive to be responsive to the scientific community through publications and service, and to help educate the general public on issues of vital environmental concern.

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  • Introduction
  • Mission Statement
  • Research Interests
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    Iceberg III Project

    Icebergs and the Global Carbon Cycle
    Iceberg III Project     DRI's Dr. Alison Murray studies free-drifting icebergs in the Southern Ocean.

    Nature Journal Features DRI Research

    Global Warming's Double-Whammy
    Nature features DRI research    DRI study shows one abnormally warm year suppresses carbon dioxide uptake for two years.

    Taking Research to the Extreme

    Studying an Unseen World
    Taking Research to the Extreme    Microbial ecologist Dr. Duane Moser and his staff at DRI explore life near its limits.