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
The intimate evening celebrated Ocean Rising, a program that interweaves the ocean into culture to create a community of ocean lovers. Images available for download here. Santa Monica, Calif. – May 20, 2024 – Ahead of World Ocean Month, Hotel Casa del Mar and Schmidt Ocean Institute hosted a fashion show and WORDTheater event with … Continued
Deep-sea coral reefs, sponge gardens, and the deepest photosynthesizing coral in the world found along the Salas y Gómez Ridge Video and photos are available here ANTOFAGASTA, Chile – An international team of scientists observed 160 species on the Salas y Gómez Ridge that had not yet been known to live in the region and … Continued
An international team explores vulnerable deep-sea ecosystems and sees more than 100 species never-before observed by scientists. Video and photos available here. VALPARAISO, Chile – An international group of scientists, led by Dr. Javier Sellanes of the Universidad Católica del Norte, may have discovered more than 100 new species living on seamounts off the coast … Continued
Unexpected octopus diversity found in Costa Rica’s deep sea, along with a new deep-sea skate nursery. Video and photos available here. Puntarenas, Costa Rica – Scientists aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s R/V Falkor (too) have discovered at least four new deep-sea octopus species in a 100-square-mile-sized area off Costa Rica. The international science team discovered the … Continued
