The Sea in Maps and Pictures

Cruise diary:  When most people think of the deep sea, the first thing that comes to their mind is a dark, otherworldly plane devoid of life. However, time and time again the ocean has proven humanity that the deep sea is not lifeless, but rather filled with life, and a staple at the bottom of the sea are sponges. This is especially the case on the Arctic Mid-Ocean Ridge and Norwegian Deep Sea.

Cruise diary: On Thursday, April 23rd, we were quietly cruising along one of the survey lines, on a basin area of the Arctic Mid‑Ocean Ridge (AMOR), with NORMAR’s ROV Ægir6000.

Expedition Log: These “popcorn” like organisms give us valuable insight into the development of the seafloor.