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On a groundbreaking expedition, scientists discovered bustling fields of deep coral reefs that are threatened globally and at least 30 potential new species, and visited the wreck of the ROU Uruguay for the first time. Video and photos available here. Palo Alto, California, USA — An international, Uruguay-led team of scientists discovered that the deep-sea … Continued
Schmidt Ocean Institute’s Remotely Operated Vehicle SuBastian shines light on an offshore canyon in Argentine waters nearly twice as deep as the Grand Canyon — capturing images and video of 40 suspected new species, coral fields, and a seastar that resembled a famous cartoon character. Video and photos available here. For release Friday, August 15, … Continued
An Ocean Census Flagship expedition and GoSouth team of scientists found suspected new species, discovered one of the island chain’s shallowest hydrothermal vents, and explored the deepest trench in the Southern Ocean. Imagery available here Palo Alto, CA, USA — An international team of scientists on a recent 35-day deep-sea expedition to one of the … Continued
One hundred years after its discovery, the colossal squid has been filmed alive in its environment for the first time by a team on board Schmidt Ocean Institute’s R/V Falkor (too) in waters off the South Sandwich Islands. Video and photos available here. PALO ALTO, California– An international team of scientists and crew on board … Continued
Scientists explore a seafloor area newly exposed by iceberg A-84; discover vibrant communities of ancient sponges and corals. Video and photos available here. PUNTA ARENAS, Chile— An international team on board Schmidt Ocean Institute’s R/V Falkor (too) working in the Bellingshausen Sea rapidly pivoted their research plans to study an area that was, until last … Continued
R/V Falkor (too) successfully conducted a sea ice to seafloor transect in the Weddell Sea, livestreamed the polar seafloor worldwide. Video and photos available here. PUNTA ARENAS, Chile— After a year of preparing the ship and crew, Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel Falkor (too) has completed its first science expedition to Antarctica. The three-week expedition, … Continued
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
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
