Expedition sails to Endeavour hot vents
Ocean Networks Canada
Published: 16 May 2014
Ocean Networks Canada’s Wiring the Abyss 2014 expedition (May 16–24) heads to NEPTUNE’s deep-sea sites—Endeavour, Cascadia Basin, and Clayoquot Slope—streaming 24/7 live ROPOS dives from May 18. Viewers can witness rare deep-sea ecosystems in real time.
Keywords: Cascadia Basin, Clayoquot Slope, ROPOS, live stream, cabled observatory, CCGS Tully, Pat Bay
Crabs everywhere! A mystery caught on camera!
Ocean Networks Canada
Published: 30 March 2015
A citizen scientist spotted a rare mass migration of grooved Tanner crabs at Barkley Canyon via a seafloor camera. Likely linked to reproduction, the event showcases the power of cabled observatories and public engagement in deep-sea research.
Keywords: Tanner crab, Barkley Canyon, migration, citizen science, deep sea, ONC, reproduction
New species in the North Sea
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 2 May 2018
Researchers have discovered a new amphipod species, Epimeria frankei, in the North Sea using advanced mitogenomic analysis. This finding reveals hidden biodiversity in well-studied regions and highlights the power of modern genetics in taxonomy.
Keywords: amphipod, Alfred Wegener Institute, North Sea, cryptic species, mitogenomics, marine biodiversity, DNA barcoding
