A glimpse into deep ocean-floor structures

Jan 15, 2020

An expedition by the Research Vessel SONNE takes researchers to the Kerguelen Plateau

The research vessel SONNE in the port of Port Louis on Mauritius. From here the expedition SO 272 starts to the Kerguelen Plateau. Photo: MARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen; T. Westerhold

The objective of the upcoming expedition of the Research Vessel SONNE in January is a critical location for climate studies in the Indian Ocean. Dr. Gabriele Uenzelmann-Neben of the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Center for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) is the chief scientist for Expedition SO272. Scientists from MARUM – Center for Marine Environmental Sciences at the University of Bremen will also be participating.

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MARUM produces fundamental scientific knowledge about the role of the ocean and the ocean floor in the total Earth system. The dynamics of the ocean and the ocean floor significantly impact the entire Earth system through the interaction of geological, physical, biological and chemical processes. These influence both the climate and the global carbon cycle, and create unique biological systems. MARUM is committed to fundamental and unbiased research in the interests of society and the marine environment, and in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. It publishes its quality-assured scientific data and makes it publicly available. MARUM informs the public about new discoveries in the marine environment and provides practical knowledge through its dialogue with society. MARUM cooperates with commercial and industrial partners in accordance with its goal of protecting the marine environment.

More information on the expedition SO 272

Current position of RV SONNE

Information on Large Igneous Provinces