An Ocean Census Flagship expedition and GoSouth team of scientists found suspected new species, discovered one of the island chain’s shallowest hydrothermal vents, and explored the deepest trench in the Southern Ocean. Imagery available here Palo Alto, CA, USA — An international team of scientists on a recent 35-day deep-sea expedition to one of the … Continued
One hundred years after its discovery, the colossal squid has been filmed alive in its environment for the first time by a team on board Schmidt Ocean Institute’s R/V Falkor (too) in waters off the South Sandwich Islands. Video and photos available here. PALO ALTO, California– An international team of scientists and crew on board … Continued
Scientists explore a seafloor area newly exposed by iceberg A-84; discover vibrant communities of ancient sponges and corals. Video and photos available here. PUNTA ARENAS, Chile— An international team on board Schmidt Ocean Institute’s R/V Falkor (too) working in the Bellingshausen Sea rapidly pivoted their research plans to study an area that was, until last … Continued
R/V Falkor (too) successfully conducted a sea ice to seafloor transect in the Weddell Sea, livestreamed the polar seafloor worldwide. Video and photos available here. PUNTA ARENAS, Chile— After a year of preparing the ship and crew, Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel Falkor (too) has completed its first science expedition to Antarctica. The three-week expedition, … Continued
An international team maps four unnamed underwater canyons, explores nearly 20 methane seep ecosystems thriving without sunlight, and uncovers a dazzling array of otherworldly creatures, including suspected new species. Video and photos available here. PUNTA ARENAS, Chile – An international team of scientists on board a recent Schmidt Ocean Institute R/V Falkor (too) expedition surveyed … Continued
Twenty possible new species discovered across ten seamounts, the first ever recording of a rare squid, and thriving deep-sea coral reefs were located during an expedition to international waters of the Nazca Ridge. Video and photos are available here. VALPARAISO, Chile – A team of oceanographers led by Schmidt Ocean Institute have discovered and mapped … Continued
Images are available here. LONDON – Global fashion giant UNIQLO is launching ocean-themed embroidery designs across its RE.UNIQLO Studios to spotlight the ocean through fashion. The ten ocean-influenced designs can be embroidered on to UNIQLO clothing to personalize or extend the life of a garment. Created by Redress Design Award alumna Pei-Wen Jin, they will … Continued
Research expedition locates chemical ecosystems supporting life in the deep off the coast of Antofagasta. Video and photos are available here. ANTOFAGASTA, Chile— Scientists on a research expedition onboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s R/V Falkor (too) have located Chile’s deepest and most northern cold seeps. At 2836 meters deep, the seeps provide chemical energy for deep-sea … Continued
New program at Schmidt Sciences will refine details of ocean carbon cycling and ecosystem resilience Images available for download NEW YORK – Five global science and technology projects have been selected to join the Ocean Biogeochemistry Virtual Institute (OBVI) addressing gaps in ocean data and modeling efforts by improving the breadth of research in the … Continued
A new technology detects trace amounts of oxygen in an environment where previously these life-supporting molecules were below the limit of detection. Photos are available here ANTOFAGASTA, Chile – Using a new technology called a mini trace analyzer insitu logger, or mTail, an international team of scientists on a Schmidt Ocean Institute expedition has found … Continued
