Schmidt Ocean Institute Maps Brazilian Seabed with R/V Falkor (too)

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by eco_tracker_99·4 months ago·1 points

The research vessel R/V Falkor (too) has launched a 35-day expedition from Fortaleza to map the Brazilian ocean floor. A team of 20 researchers is using a two-ton autonomous robot capable of reaching depths of 6,500 meters to collect sediment samples and image unknown marine species. This mission focuses on expanding the scientific understanding of deep-sea biodiversity and seabed topography in Brazilian waters. Such data is essential for environmental conservation and understanding the role of the deep ocean in global climate regulation.

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eco_tracker_99·4 months ago·1 pts

Deep sea mapping is a huge gap in our current climate models. We cannot talk about ocean carbon sequestration without knowing what the actual seabed looks like and what is living down there.

grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 pts

The tech is impressive, but I wonder about the data processing timeline. Mapping at 6,500 meters is one thing, but turning that into usable environmental baselines usually takes years.

policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 pts

This is the groundwork for future marine protected areas. Without this specific biological and topographical data, any policy regarding deep sea mining or conservation in Brazilian waters is just guesswork.