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World’s Largest Animal Migration and Ocean Gyres Play Critical Roles in Global Carbon Cycle

Two back-to-back expeditions in the Southwest Atlantic Ocean investigated critical, understudied mechanisms driving carbon export to the deep sea: the guts of migrating animals and phytoplankton living in vast ocean...

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Argentina’s Deep Sea Is More Biodiverse Than Scientists Thought

In a comprehensive expedition that examined deep-sea ecosystems offshore the entire length of Argentina, scientists discovered the largest-known Bathelia candida coral reef, chemically rich cold seep environments, and documented a...

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Schmidt Ocean Institute Advances R/V Falkor (too)’s Mapping Capabilities

Schmidt Ocean Institute reconstructs the bow of R/V Falkor (too), adds a high-performance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) to its advanced technology suite, and reaches a major milestone: 2 million square...

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Pioneering Study Unites Physics, Geology and Biology in Argentina’s Submarine Canyons

Scientists map four submarine canyons and collect critical data on how underwater currents interact with the canyons, providing insights into the physical and chemical dynamics that support rich biodiversity in...

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Vibrant Coral Reefs Discovered in Historic Exploration of Uruguay’s Deep Sea

On a groundbreaking expedition, scientists discovered bustling fields of deep coral reefs that are threatened globally and at least 30 potential new species, and visited the wreck of the ROU...

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