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“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...

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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)...

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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,...

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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,...

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Schmidt Ocean Institute and National Geographic Society partner to advance diversity and equity in ocean exploration

SCHMIDT OCEAN INSTITUTE AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY PARTNER TO ADVANCE DIVERSITY AND EQUITY IN OCEAN EXPLORATION Collaboration to amplify voices of underrepresented scientists and storytellers and provide leadership opportunities LISBON,...

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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...

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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 –...

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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:...

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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...

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SCIENTISTS EXPLORE MINERAL-RICH SEAFLOOR AND DDT DUMP SITES; DISCOVER NEW METHANE SEEP, WHALE FALL

Twelve exploratory dives off California’s coast in previous waste dumping grounds and areas of potential mining will help advance understanding of human impacts on deep-sea ecosystem  Video and photos available...

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