Many people think scientific expeditions always look for something exotic or mysterious. Microplastics are not rare, and are a side effect of our daily lives on earth. We know humans’ actions have impacted the world. It is important we now find out exactly how. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the #MicroplasticDynamics team, led by … Continued
The fashion industry is one of the major sources of microplastic in the Oceans, notably with by-products that come from materials such as polyester. Pei-Wen Jin and Shan Hua are Artist-at-Sea participants during the #MicroplasticDynamics expedition, working alongside researchers on R/V Falkor (too) as part of Ocean Rising. This initiative launched by the Schmidt Ocean … Continued
Microplastics may be small in size, measuring less than 5mm, but don’t let their tiny size fool you. These pollutants can greatly impact our environment and pose risks to human health. Understanding their widespread presence and far-reaching effects is paramount in our efforts to protect and preserve marine ecosystems. When it comes to researching microplastics, … Continued
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
At last, the day we’ve been waiting for is here! After what felt like forever of planning this cruise, today we finally departed from Balboa, Panama. The excitement is real, and I cannot wait to see what this journey has in store for us. I am part of the team from Aalborg University, and we … Continued
Traducción al español a continuación The 9°North East Pacific Rise is an ideal study site to unravel primary succession, the rate at which animal communities colonize a hydrothermal vent after a volcanic eruption. About every 15-20 years, volcanic eruptions pave the area with lava, allowing us to study the change in the species structuring a … Continued
Working as part of a team on Research Vessel Falkor (too) creates a situation ripe for the spreading of knowledge and cross-collaboration. Scientists are close to – and may work on – projects that are not in their precise field of expertise. “Through doing that, you learn a lot about sort of different methods that … Continued
“El cuidar estos ecosistemas implica superarnos a nosotros también, y entonces siento que estoy saciando como lo que lo que quería, saciando mi curiosidad pero al mismo tiempo, ayudando a la humanidad. Es lo bonito de intentar dejar el mundo un poquito mejor.” Ivonne Rodríguez Ramírez nos da una mirada a cómo se introdujo en … Continued
“We do not fully understand how the animals who live on hydrothermal vents find them and come to the vents.” The #VentUnderworld team has embarked on an expedition to determine how animals are transported to hydrothermal vents and build communities. The team suspects that the answer does not solely lie in the waters above the … Continued
Traducción al español a continuación I come from Austria, a country in the middle of Europe that is landlocked but contains beautiful mountains, lakes, and rivers. Nevertheless, I have been drawn to the Ocean for as long as I can remember. I’d like to say that this is why I became a marine biologist, but … Continued
