Strengthening Ocean Conservation Globally by Connecting People, Telling Stories, Sharing Science
Scientists explore a seafloor area newly exposed by iceberg A-84; discover vibrant communities of ancient sponges and corals. A large sponge, a cluster of anemones, and other life is seen …
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R/V Falkor (too) successfully conducted a sea ice to seafloor transect in the Weddell Sea, livestreaming the polar seafloor worldwide. PUNTA ARENAS, Chile— After a year of preparing the ship and crew, …
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Examining evidence of past volcanic behavior is the key to improved knowledge of future geohazards in Northern Patagonia and their impacts on marine ecosystems. Chaitén, Chile— An international team of …
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Twenty possible new species were discovered across ten seamounts, the first-ever recording of a rare squid, and thriving deep-sea coral reefs were located during an expedition to the international waters …
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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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Tallest of underwater features discovered by crew of research vessel Falkor (too) stands over 1.5 miles high The crew of Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel Falkor (too) discovered four underwater mountains — …
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An international team explores vulnerable deep-sea ecosystems and sees more than 100 species never-before observed by scientists. VALPARAISO, Chile – An international group of scientists, led by Dr. Javier Sellanes …
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Scientists utilize high-resolution mapping technologies to find new hydrothermal vents inside the Galápagos Marine Reserve, as well as 15 species not previously known to live within the region. A new …
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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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