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This work is more than reconnaissance – in fact, much more. We want to know about what is on the seabed. What does it look like? What is it made of? Is it worth the immense time, effort, and cost to return to any particular area with a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to gather further information? … Continued

As students in marine geoscience, we use seafloor bathymetry maps often in our research. The undersea landscape is quite spectacular, but is seldom ever seen by most people. Schmidt Ocean Institute’s focus on public outreach and science communication provides a platform for people all over the world to share in ocean science, to see what … Continued

Since departing Honolulu, the science team and ship’s crew have been working around the clock gathering a tremendous amount of data – from both R/V Falkor’s multibeam sonar and Autonomous Underwater Vehicle REMUS’s mapping capabilities. These are two essential toolsets that further research will be conducted upon during the current expedition. Shaking the Dust Off … Continued

Although this is a scientific research cruise, I am not a scientist: I am an artist and illustrator usually based in Edinburgh, Scotland. I am interested in how drawing and printmaking can be used to bring together wide-ranging layers of information, ideas, and narratives to make intricate artworks that give a wide view on a … Continued

The acronym STEM is commonly used in education, standing for programs that feature Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. All of these studies are often grouped together: as an engineer, sometimes I apply the science and maths to get technology, while other times I use the science, maths, and technology to design or calculate something new. … Continued

Coral reefs are like libraries for geologists.  All that colourful living biota is just a thin veneer on the surface – most of the reef lies beneath this exterior living layer. Reef geologists collect samples of dead coral skeletal material and use these to “read” the story of environmental and oceanic conditions in the geological … Continued

Can ancient coral help predict sea level rise in the future? As variability in our climate continues to take place, one of the most pressing concerns for communities living near the ocean is sea level change. Sea level rise has been occurring for many years yet the rate of rise has increased recently. How will these … Continued