Scientists Locate New Hydrothermal Vent Field Using State-of-the-Art Mapping Technology

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. Video and photos available here. PUERTO AYORA,  Ecuador– An international research team aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel Falkor (too), have discovered a new high-temperature hydrothermal vent … Continued

Massive New Seamount Discovered in International Waters Off Guatemala

Underwater mapping leads to discovery of seamount two times taller than Burj Khalifa Images available here Los Angeles, CA – Seafloor mapping during a Schmidt Ocean Institute expedition has revealed an underwater mountain twice as high as the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, in international waters off Guatemala. The 1,600-meter (5,249-foot) seamount covers 14 … Continued

Scientists Discover Healthy Deep-Sea Coral Reef and New Seamounts in the Galápagos

Stunning 800-meter long coral reef discovered with Schmidt Ocean Institute’s underwater robot off Galápagos Islands Video and photos available here. Puerto Ayora, Ecuador– Scientists examining underwater cliff ecosystems onboard research vessel Falkor (too) using the 4,500 meter robot, ROV SuBastian, have discovered two pristine coral reefs in the waters surrounding the Galápagos Islands. These newly … Continued

Squat Lobsters Guide Scientists To New Hydrothermal Vent Field

After 43 hours of searching, international science team discovers new hydrothermal vent field off the Western Galápagos Video and photos available here. Puerto Ayora, Ecuador– Scientists on a Schmidt Ocean Institute expedition have discovered a new hydrothermal vent field larger than a professional soccer field. The vent field found in the Pacific Ocean off the … Continued

Scientists Discover New Ecosystem Underneath Hydrothermal Vents

International science team discovers deep-sea habitats, evidence of hydrothermal animals, in volcanic cavities beneath the ocean floor  Video and photos available here. Balboa, Panama – A new ecosystem has been discovered in volcanic cavities beneath hydrothermal vents at a well-studied undersea volcano on the East Pacific Rise off Central America. The landmark 30-day expedition aboard … Continued

Scientists Discover New Deep-sea Octopus Nursery in Costa Rica

International team of scientists explored previously unseen seamounts in Costa Rica, found new active octopus nursery and witnessed babies hatching  Video and photos available here. Puntarenas, Costa Rica – A team of international scientists have discovered a new deep-sea octopus nursery at a low-temperature hydrothermal vent offshore of Costa Rica. The discovery of the brooding … Continued

Scientists Use New Technology to Examine Health of Deep-Sea Corals, Find Suspected New Species

Multidisciplinary team of scientists utilizes new technology, SOLARIS, to determine health of Puerto Rican deep-sea corals Video and photos available here. CONTACT: Carlie Wiener (808) 628-8666 cwiener@schmidtocean.org SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Scientists aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s R/V Falkor (too) have returned from an expedition to study the impact of climate change on deep water … Continued

Port of Seattle Celebrate Deep Sea with Art and Science

Schmidt Ocean Institute was featured at the closing event with new footage of three new hydrothermal vent fields and deep-sea-inspired art. CONTACTS: Carlie Wiener • (808) 628-8666 • cwiener@schmidtocean.org Peter McGraw • (206) 787-3446 • mcgraw.p@portseattle.org Seattle, Washington – The Port of Seattle and Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) hosted an event this week announcing the … Continued

“Race Against Time” to Discover Ocean Life Prompts Launch of Global Initiative

A global alliance embarking on a race against time to discover and protect ocean life, before it’s too late. CONTACT: Carole Scott | carole@oceancensus.org | www.oceancensus.org The Ocean Census: The largest programme in history to discover life in our ocean has been unveiled with the ambitious target of finding at least 100,000 new marine species in the … Continued

Scientists Discover Three New Hydrothermal Vent Fields on Mid-Atlantic Ridge

An international team of scientists work together to rapidly find and explore large hydrothermal vents on the world’s longest mountain range. Video and photos available here. CONTACT: Carlie Wiener (808) 628-8666 cwiener@schmidtocean.org San Juan, Puerto Rico – Scientists have discovered three new hydrothermal vent fields over a 434-mile-long stretch of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge during the … Continued