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Research expedition locates chemical ecosystems supporting life in the deep off the coast of Antofagasta. ANTOFAGASTA, Chile— Scientists on a research expedition onboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s R/V Falkor (too) have …
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Deep-sea coral reefs, sponge gardens, and the deepest photosynthesizing coral in the world found along the Salas y Gómez Ridge ANTOFAGASTA, Chile – An international team of scientists observed 160 species on …
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Unexpected octopus diversity found in Costa Rica’s deep sea, along with a new deep-sea skate nursery. Puntarenas, Costa Rica – Scientists aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s R/V Falkor (too) have discovered at least …
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Stunning 800-meter long coral reef discovered with Schmidt Ocean Institute’s underwater robot off Galápagos Islands Puerto Ayora, Ecuador– Scientists examining underwater cliff ecosystems onboard research vessel Falkor (too) using the 4,500 meter …
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International team of scientists work together to rapidly find and explore large hydrothermal vents on the world’s longest mountain range. San Juan, Puerto Rico – Scientists have discovered three new …
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Research led by the University of Haifa reveals hundreds of sharks and one of the largest deep-sea concentrations of shark eggs ever found, providing a unique opportunity to better understand …
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Twelve exploratory dives off California’s coast in previous waste dumping grounds and areas of potential mining will help advance understanding of human impacts on the deep-sea ecosystem SAN DIEGO – …
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The Senckenberg Natural History Museum in Frankfurt am Main invites visitors to dive into the themes of “Deep Sea and Marine Research”. They will learn about technical challenges and fascinating forms of …
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For the first time, scientists have viewed the deepest regions of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, discovered five undescribed species consisting of black corals and sponges, and recorded Australia’s …
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Scientists aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel Falkor recently discovered and explored a hydrothermal field at 2,000 meters depth in the Gulf of California where towering mineral structures serve as …
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