An effort of 15 deep-sea international expeditions has allowed the analysis of abyssal sediments collected in all major oceanic regions. The German research vessel Sonne was involved in two international expeditions led by scientists from the Senckenberg institute in Germany. (IMAGE)

MARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen

An effort of 15 deep-sea international expeditions has allowed the analysis of abyssal sediments collected in all major oceanic regions. The German research vessel Sonne was involved in two international expeditions led by scientists from the Senckenberg institute in Germany.

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An effort of 15 deep-sea international expeditions has allowed the analysis of abyssal sediments collected in all major oceanic regions. The German research vessel Sonne was involved in two international expeditions led by scientists from the Senckenberg institute in Germany. Credit: FS Sonne 2014/2015; Expedition SO237; Vema-TRANSIT; © Thomas Walter

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Credit: FS Sonne 2014/2015; Expedition SO237; Vema-TRANSIT; © Thomas Walter

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