Discovering the Hidden Secrets of the Ocean - New Era of Ocean Exploration

Explore the hidden secrets of the ocean in this captivating 58-minute lecture by Jyotika Virmani, executive director of the Schmidt Ocean Institute. Dive into the fascinating world beneath the waves, where only 5% of the area has been explored. Learn about the sophisticated technology aboard the research ship R/V Falkor, including state-of-the-art laboratories, an underwater robot reaching depths of 4,500m, and high-performing computing facilities. Discover how these tools enable international collaboration among scientists and engineers, allowing for unprecedented ocean exploration. Uncover new discoveries from the ocean floor, including hydrothermal vents, microbes, and previously unknown animal ecosystems. Explore the evolution of ocean mapping technology and the latest innovations in marine biology research. Gain insights into the importance of the ocean, the exponential growth of technology in ocean exploration, and the efforts to map the seafloor by 2030. Understand the significance of communicating these discoveries to the public and the impact of livestreaming underwater imagery to a global audience.

Why is the ocean so important?
The exponential growth of technology
The Schmidt Ocean Institute
Capturing and livestreaming ocean footage
The first fully remote science voyage
Mapping the sea floor
New discoveries from the ocean
The evolution of ocean mapping technology
Hydrothermal vents and microbes
Discovering a new animal ecosystem
Life in the marine water column
The new technologies for marine biology
Communicating the discoveries made