Technologically advanced oceanographic collaborations onboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s R/V Falkor

"Technologically advanced oceanographic collaborations onboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s R/V Falkor"

            The Asia Pacific Academy of Sciences, Science Education, and Environmental Management (APASEEM)--based on Saipan--is pleased to co-host a public event focused upon the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s science program including work in the Mariana Trench this coming Monday, October 6th at Saipan's American Memorial Park auditorium, from 6:30 to 8pm. Presenting is Doctoral Candidate Ms. Carlie Wiener, Communications Manager for the Institute. All who are interested please come and learn about the institute and its planned research.

            As background, the Schmidt Ocean Institute is a private non-profit operating foundation established to progress the understanding of the world's ocean through technological advancement, intelligent observation, and open sharing of information. Join us as she takes you aboard the institute's 83m fully equipped research vessel Falkor, and explore the cutting-edge science conducted around the Pacific Region including the Hawaiian Islands, Australia, and our Mariana Trench. R/V Falkor supports a wide range of scientific marine operations and research facilities including autonomous and remotely operated robotics, hydrographic surveys, acoustic research, and telepresence-enabled research activities. This presentation will provide an overview of the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s science program including, as mentioned, upcoming work in the Mariana Trench, and its latest accomplishments such as the new full ocean-depth hybrid remotely operated robotic vehicle that will come online in mid-2016. 

            Learn more about Carlie and her team of researchers and educators by visiting the institute's website, http://www.schmidtocean.org. As at all APASEEM talks, on-topic questions from the audience are strongly encouraged. For more information visit the www.apaseem.org website or write to us via apaseem@gmail.com. Hope to see you there:)

     R/V Falkor                               Carlie Wiener

 

 

              RV Falkor Deck Activity      RV Falkor Sea Operations

Thanks to John Furey of APASEEM for this press release

Posted October 2, 2014