Schmidt Ocean Institute Launches New Research Vessel That Will Change the Face of Ocean Exploration

SCHMIDT OCEAN INSTITUTE LAUNCHES NEW RESEARCH VESSEL THAT WILL CHANGE THE FACE OF OCEAN EXPLORATION Founders Eric and Wendy Schmidt launch R/V Falkor (too), with an inaugural expedition, expanding capacity, capability, and science for ocean research and technology development globally. San Juan, Puerto Rico – Schmidt Ocean Institute launched today its newly refitted 110-meter global-class … Continued

ECO Magazine Launches Deep Dive Series for 2023

ECO Magazine Launches Deep Dive Series for 2023 Three-part oceanography special edition announces collaborations with Schmidt Ocean Institute and the National Oceanography Centre STUART, Fla., USA – January 24, 2023: Environment, Coastal & Offshore (ECO) Magazine, an international applied marine science trade publication, today announced details of its three-part Deep Dive series of special editions in … Continued

Groundbreaking Virtual Aquarium Brings Deep-Sea to the Surface

A new interactive online exhibit lets audiences experience deep-sea animals and environments that are impossible to explore in-person.  Try the game at worldoceanexplorer.org/deep-sea-aquarium.html  The World Ocean Observatory (W2O) and Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) announced today the launch of World Ocean Explorer DEEP SEA exhibit, creating a first-of-its kind immersive virtual aquarium showcasing deep-sea discoveries. THE … Continued

Schmidt Ocean Institute Donates Research Vessel to the National Research Council (CNR)

Founders Eric and Wendy Schmidt donate research vessel Falkor to Italy’s science agency to conduct ocean science in the Mediterranean and beyond. Images can be found here.  Genoa, Italy – Schmidt Ocean Institute announced today the donation of its 82.9-meter research vessel, Falkor, to the Italian Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), expanding the science agency’s … Continued

SCIENTISTS DISCOVER NEW HYDROTHERMAL VENTS AND POSSIBLE NEW SPECIES IN THE GULF OF CALIFORNIA

International team of scientists work together in Mexican waters to understand connections between hydrothermal vents and their associated systems. Video and photos available here  November 17, 2021 08:00 (GMT+10) CONTACT: Carlie Wiener (808.628.8666 | cwiener@schmidtocean.org) LA PAZ, MEXICO – A multidisciplinary team of scientists from Mexico and the U.S. discovered new hydrothermal vents and six … Continued

Marine Technology Society, the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society, Schmidt Ocean Institute Announce New Partnership, Including Support for an International Student Competition, at OCEANS 2021

WASHINGTON, DC —Marine Technology Society (MTS), the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society (OES) and Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI), announced a new partnership today that will focus on the effective development and application of marine science and technology for purposes of exploration, understanding, and sustainable use of the ocean and its resources. The collaboration includes supporting student … Continued

“Ocean Rising” Event and White Paper Available Online

Nekton Mission and the Schmidt Ocean Institute held “Ocean Rising: The Quest to Inspire the Public,” a virtual workshop, on July 7th, 2021. The purpose of the event was to spotlight inspiring talks and breakout discussions on how to stimulate the public by engaging popular culture in ocean sciences and storytelling. Head over to the … Continued