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While the ROV SuBastian glides above the seafloor, scientists and observers eagerly wait for the next fish, coral, or (particularly in the case of this survey) interesting rock to appear. In between there are often large expanses of seemingly barren sediment. Looking closely, however, we can often see a variety of markings in the sediment. … Continued

“By being able to acquire data that spans these full depth ranges – not just in terms of images but also samples – we can start to build a picture of these ecosystems operating and the processes that are sustaining the biological communities” The newest #VisioningCoralSea expedition video spotlights the tools researchers are using to … Continued

“What I love about studying reef rocks is that it is an interplay between Geology and Biology, because originally the rocks were part of the living reef.” We hope that our #ScienceStories video series gives a look into how researchers started down their paths in science, and where they see it leading. Our newest update … Continued

There is a saying: “When opportunity knocks, let it in”. In 2017, I was fortunate to be selected as a Schmidt Ocean Institute Student Opportunity Participant on an R/V Falkor voyage to the Hawaiian Main Islands. The Student Opportunity program provides a platform for undergraduate and graduate students to take part in seagoing research projects. … Continued

The science team on Falkor is really excited to be heading off on this unique voyage of research and discovery in the Coral Sea and outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. We will explore dark, poorly known deep areas, down to a kilometre below the surface, in one of the world’s most remote and … Continued