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2015 has been a record breaker. Global average land and ocean surface temperatures for June were the highest in the 136-year instrumental record (NOAA National Center for Data Info). At 0.88°C (1.58°F) above the 20th century average, the Earth is surpassing previous records set just one year ago (NOAA National Center for Data Info). A … Continued
Even in this modern age, the world below the waves remains mostly unexplored. We routinely hear about scientists discovering new species in all depths of the oceans, yet it can easily be overlooked that many of these study locations have names more precise than the broad title of Ocean. Thousands of geographic features under the … Continued
As the MEGATERA expedition comes to a close, explore behind-the-scenes footage, watching the scientists and crew in action, and sharing their excitement in new discoveries.
Ten scientists, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, over 32 days – A lot of time, knowledge and effort have been invested on our MEGATERA expedition, which has now come to an end. 17,597 square km of high-resolution bathymetry have been acquired, along with 2,665 km of seismic reflection profiling. The Wharton Basin, … Continued
Most people of my generation will think of something slightly different than a research vessel upon hearing the name “Falkor.” Falkor is the luck dragon from the German fantasy novel The Never Ending Story – Research Vessel Falkor is named after this character. If you have the chance to visit the ship, you will notice several … Continued
Being at sea is a way of life that most people do not get to experience. It is a unique way of life, and it is wonderful. By being on a ship in the middle of the ocean, you are very likely to see something you haven’t experienced before. That was certainly what drove Joyce … Continued
Prior to R/V Falkor’s departure from Singapore towards the Wharton Basin and the Mentawai islands, much was discussed about what could be found under the waters of the Indian Ocean. But Dr. Satish Singh was more interested in the unknown, and less intrigued by what they knew could be found. “That is how science is … Continued
“You are in my way, Pollywog!” said the Shellback menacingly. The Pollywog working at the Science Control Room had no option but to acknowledge its lower rank and move away. Science is still taking place onboard of R/V Falkor, but something else has been lurking inside the vessel. Suspicious smiles, concealed fishing nets, murmurs and costumes … Continued
In a previous blog, we talked about the recent Hollywood blockbuster San Andreas, and went on to describe the events that would likely occur if a large tsunami-generating earthquake took place in the Mentawai gap. Unlike the movies, in reality we do not have a big action star to save the day. We are on … Continued
