Welcome to Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center where 'Research Frontiers' highlights several ongoing projects: The NOAA Vents Program with Bob Dziak, who studies the movement of the tectonic plates and Bill Chadwick’s research on undersea volcanoes; Chris Langdon explains the research in developing new strains of disease-resistant oysters through a mollusk aquaculture program; and 'Saving Endangered Mammals' focuses on the pioneering work of Bruce Mate using satellites to track the endangered Blue whales. George Boehlert, Director of OSU’s Hatfield Marine Science Center, talks about the research facilities where it houses multiple state and federal agencies whose researchers work in partnership on pressing issues. From the Series:Oregon State University, Research Frontiers