The sun rises over the Aegean and bathes the sea in a warm light. A new day begins on the Maria S. Merian, the research vessel that navigates through this geologically active region. Researchers and crew are preparing for the next stage of an expedition that will provide insights into the dynamic processes beneath the […]
— Deutscher Text folgt unten — “It’s a metal cage with a couple of cameras being dragged behind the ship, it’s pretty simple” our research group leader said, describing the OFOS (Ocean Floor Observation System), with a smirk on his face, well knowing that bringing such equipment down to the seafloor makes things get difficult […]
On October 10th, RV Maria S. Merian will embark on its 96th mission: to study the heterogeneity and complexity of topography, habitats and geochemistry of the Atlantic Ocean seafloor. We expect to find a diverse world, far more complex than what is often thought of when looking at the “Abyssal Plains”. A team of 12 […]