Dr Katrin Linse, and a team of 20 researchers, intend to collect samples from the seabed in the Iceland Basin to the Azores at depths between 4,000 and 5,000 metres.
Dr Katrin Linse, and a team of 20 researchers, intend to collect samples from the seabed in the Iceland Basin to the Azores at depths between 4,000 and 5,000 metres. The team will map the ocean floor using hydroacoustics. The team hopes that the IceDivA expedition will contribute to a better understanding of the deep-sea biome, ultimately leading to more efficient conservation measures.
The primary focus of the expedition on the research vessel SONNE is to study the distribution of deep-sea species. In this context, IceDivA can build on the findings of several preceding projects. The integration of data from previous expeditions forms a central component of the IceDivA expedition.
“After nine months of home working, I am also really excited to be back in marine biology labs and participating in fieldwork.”
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