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Schmidt Ocean Institute Explores Deepest Secrets of Weddell Sea

6/11/2025

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On Christmas Eve, the Schmidt Ocean Institute's R.V. Falkor (too) bravely navigated the treacherous Southern Ocean's Weddell Sea, plunging into the mysterious Powell Basin at depths of 9,800 feet. This groundbreaking expedition, spearheaded by the National Geographic Society and Rolex, harnessed cutting-edge technology to unveil the secrets of the deep, paving the way for vital ocean research.

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On Christmas Eve, the Schmidt Ocean Institute's R.V. Falkor (too) bravely navigated the treacherous Southern Ocean's Weddell Sea, plunging into the mysterious Powell Basin at depths of 9,800 feet. This groundbreaking expedition, spearheaded by the National Geographic Society and Rolex, harnessed cutting-edge technology to unveil the secrets of the deep, paving the way for vital ocean research.