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Examining evidence of past volcanic behavior is the key to improved knowledge of future geohazards in Northern Patagonia and their impacts on marine ecosystems. Video and photos are available here. Chaitén, Chile— An international team of scientists is reconstructing the impact of the 2008 Chaitén volcanic eruption on the marine environment following an expedition onboard … 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