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Would you follow a trail of crabs? While it took a huge array of the latest technology – sonars, chemical sensors, a remotely operated vehicle and more – the biggest clue that the team was on the right path came from squat lobsters leading the way. Join in the excitement of this momentous discovery and … Continued
Traducción al español a continuación. This expedition is in collaboration with the Galápagos National Park, Charles Darwin Foundation, and the local navy, INOCAR. Why study hydrothermal vents? One reason is that vents show us how the Earth’s activities influence ecosystems, and how ecosystems in turn affect the Earth. We often find ourselves asking “chicken and … Continued
“It is no exaggeration to say that all life on earth is inextricably tied to the rocks upon which we live and the geological processes occurring deep inside the planet.” The latest #GalapagosVents expedition update video dives deep into the history of interdisciplinary research, where biologists, chemists, and geologists work together to paint the first … Continued
Traducción al español a continuación. This expedition is in collaboration with the Galápagos National Park, Charles Darwin Foundation, and the local navy, INOCAR. Situated at depths of up to 5000 meters, hydrothermal vent systems are complex and formidable ecosystems. Vent environments are blanketed in profound darkness, exist under immense pressures, and emit fluids of remarkable … Continued
Traducción al español a continuación. This expedition is in collaboration with the Galápagos National Park, Charles Darwin Foundation, and the local navy, INOCAR. Over a mile below the water’s surface in the western Galápagos spreading center, the seafloor is slowly spreading apart. Lava pushed up from Earth’s mantle cools and forms new ocean crust, pushing … Continued
Traducción al español a continuación Deep-sea hot springs, also known as hydrothermal vents, were discovered in 1977 along the Eastern Galápagos Spreading Center (EGSC), about 250 miles from the Galápagos Islands. Since then, these hydrothermal areas, as well as those elsewhere around the world, have been visited periodically by researchers eager to study the biology, … Continued
Many people think scientific expeditions always look for something exotic or mysterious. Microplastics are not rare, and are a side effect of our daily lives on earth. We know humans’ actions have impacted the world. It is important we now find out exactly how. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the #MicroplasticDynamics team, led by … Continued
The fashion industry is one of the major sources of microplastic in the Oceans, notably with by-products that come from materials such as polyester. Pei-Wen Jin and Shan Hua are Artist-at-Sea participants during the #MicroplasticDynamics expedition, working alongside researchers on R/V Falkor (too) as part of Ocean Rising. This initiative launched by the Schmidt Ocean … Continued
Microplastics may be small in size, measuring less than 5mm, but don’t let their tiny size fool you. These pollutants can greatly impact our environment and pose risks to human health. Understanding their widespread presence and far-reaching effects is paramount in our efforts to protect and preserve marine ecosystems. When it comes to researching microplastics, … Continued
At last, the day we’ve been waiting for is here! After what felt like forever of planning this cruise, today we finally departed from Balboa, Panama. The excitement is real, and I cannot wait to see what this journey has in store for us. I am part of the team from Aalborg University, and we … Continued
