The twi German research vessels (IMAGE) Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology Caption Meet-and-greet at sea. The two research vessels involved in the study (R/V Meteor and R/V Maria S. Merian) met a couple of times during the expedition Credit Wiebke Mohr/Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, Bremen, Germany Usage Restrictions Only to be used in the context of this publication and citing the correct copyright. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.