NOAA, Schmidt Ocean Institute, and partners recently embarked on the In Search of Hydrothermal Lost Cities expedition on the Schmidt’s Research Vessel Falkor (too) to locate and observe hydrothermal vent […]
R/V Falkor
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Schmidt Ocean Institute Launches New Research Vessel That Will Change the Face of Ocean Exploration
Schmidt Ocean Institute launched today its newly refitted 110-meter global-class research vessel for use by scientists worldwide to dramatically advance marine science and push the frontiers of deep sea expedition.
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New Undersea Maps Lead To Hydrothermal Vent And Species Discoveries
A spectacular new hydrothermal vent field, named JaichMatt, has been discovered during an expedition aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s R/V Falkor.