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Return to the Deep – Dr Verity Nye reflects on being back in Shinkai 6500 after 12 years
Twelve years after her first submersible dive, Dr Verity Nye has returned to Japan to descend once again aboard Shinkai 6500, the iconic submersible operated by JAMSTEC.
09/06/25
Women in Science Day 2025 – Meet the Incredible Women involved in the process of Species Discovery
From deep-sea expeditions to DNA sequencing and scientific publishing, women are at the forefront of uncovering the ocean’s hidden biodiversity.
10/02/25
Unearthing Marine Worms | Updates from Dr. Laetitia Gunton at the International Workshop on Polychaetes
The workshop brought together taxonomic specialists from across the world to work on these rare samples, including specimens that may not have been investigated otherwise.
06/02/25
Investigating Maldivian & Seychellois Samples at the Indian Ocean Species Discovery Workshop
The Indian Ocean Species Discovery Workshop (2025) unites global marine scientists to analyse sponges and octocorals from Nekton mission samples.
29/01/25
Spotlighting Dr Belén Arias
Highlighting the work of Dr Belén Arias, the Science Manager for Species Discovery & Sequencing at the Ocean Census
22/01/25
“Why should we care about a ‘worm’?” | An Interview with Dr. Franziska Sophie Bergmeier, Solenogastres Expert
These small, “worm-like” creatures might not have the charismatic appeal of octopuses or dolphins, but they play a crucial role in ocean ecosystems and offer valuable insights into biodiversity and evolution.
16/01/25
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