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Ocean Encounters: Into the Abyss! Exploring the mysteries of the deep

Nature and the biosphere

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

The deep ocean is one of the most inaccessible parts of our planet, yet it plays a vital role in supporting life on Earth. Join us to hear about the technologies enabling deep ocean research, what we can learn from mapping the seafloor, and how life has adapted to thrive in the cold, dark, and crushing pressures of the deep.

  • Date (DD-MM-YYYY)

    09-04-2026

  • Time (GMT/BST)

    Starts at 00:30

  • Cost

    Free

  • Education type

    Virtual

  • CPD subtype

    Scheduled

Description

Join our expert panelists to hear about the technologies enabling deep ocean research, what we can learn from mapping the seafloor, and how life has adapted to thrive in the cold, dark, and crushing pressures of the deep.

Panelists:

  • Mackenzie Gerringer, deep-sea biologist, SUNY-Geneseo
  • Anna Michel, ocean engineer and Chief Scientist for the National Deep Submergence Facility, WHOI
  • Dawn Wright, marine geologist and Chief Scientist for the Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri)

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