Tag: Marine research
Mapping the Ocean Floor: How Sea Lions with Cameras Outperform Robots
Scientists have discovered a new way to map the ocean floor by enlisting the help of sea lions equipped with cameras. These marine mammals, named Daphne, Phoebe, Iris, and Pasithea, have provided valuable insights...
Uncovering Origins of Life: Ship Discovers Clues in Ocean’s ‘Lost City’
Scientists recently embarked on an expedition to the Mid-Atlantic ocean ridge where they made a groundbreaking discovery. They were able to extract nearly a mile of rocks from an area known as the "Lost...
Mapping Unexplored Seabeds with Sea Lion Camera Crews
Scientists in Australia have found a unique way to explore the ocean's seabeds by enlisting the help of sea lions. These endangered Australian sea lions were equipped with video cameras to capture footage of...