image: Fig 1. (A)Expedition map of sites sampled in Antarctica over the 2022–2023 season. Map created in R using ggOceanMaps with Natural Earth Data [9]. (B) Matthew Mulrennan deploying the SubC 4K Rayfin camera rig from the pilot door. (C) MV Ocean Endeavour expedition staff. (D) Benthos captured by the SubC camera; Giant volcano sponge and crinoids (left) reef assemblage including sea stars, anemones, fish and bryozoans (centre), a hunting “Death Star” on a rock (right).
Credit: Fig 1. (A)Expedition map of sites sampled in Antarctica over the 2022–2023 season. Map created in R using ggOceanMaps with Natural Earth Data [9]. (B) Matthew Mulrennan deploying the SubC 4K Rayfin camera rig from the pilot door. (C) MV Ocean Endeavour expedition staff. (D) Benthos captured by the SubC camera; Giant volcano sponge and crinoids (left) reef assemblage including sea stars, anemones, fish and bryozoans (centre), a hunting “Death Star” on a rock (right).
Antarctic researchers hitched a lift on a cruise ship, and recommend this eco-friendly, collaborative approach to remote ocean science.
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Article URL: https://journals.plos.org/climate/article?id=10.1371/journal.pclm.0000348
Article Title: New methods of undertaking marine science in Antarctica using tourism vessels
Contact: Matthew Mulrennan; matt@kolossal.org
Author Countries: Canada, United States
Funding: The authors received no specific funding for this work.
Journal
PLOS Climate
Article Title
New methods of undertaking marine science in Antarctica using tourism vessels
Article Publication Date
20-Mar-2024
COI Statement
Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.