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The Deep Sea - Earth's last frontier

The deep sea has been a mysterious place for the longest time, but we have made it our mission to reveal the unknown!

We are not only scientists - we are explorers.

The Centre for Deep Sea Research was established in 2021 as a result of a generous contribution from the Trond Mohn Foundation. The centre builds on the expertise from the former Centre for Geobiology (2007–2017) and the K. G. Jebsen Centre for Deep Sea Research (2017–2021). The centre is a leading international institution and pioneer in deep ocean research. Our research activities aim to increase our understanding of geological evolution, biological adaptations, species diversity and potential resources in the least studied environment on Earth: the deep sea. The centre comprises researchers from a broad range of disciplines working closely to understand the complex deep-sea environments.

Field Work
aerial view of beach and cliffs in Greece

Field Course on Minerals for the Energy Transition

On the beautiful island of Milos (Greece), a recent field course offered CDeepSea students a unique opportunity to dive deep into the world of mineral deposits and hydrothermal systems. With an impressive ratio of 8 instructors to 14 students, the participants received training on a wide variety of...

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Side view of the ROV Ægir 6000

NORMAR-II grant awarded!

At the end of September it was announced that the NORMAR-II grant for upgrades to the Ægir 6000 ROV system has been approved! This funding ensures the Centre’s continued access to this essential deep-sea infrastructure and will allow us to keep the ROV system state-of-the-art. We’re looking forward...

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Two people wash and scrub a core sampler on a ships deck

The GoNorth 2024 Expedition Is a Wrap

The GoNorth 2024 expedition concluded last week after a three-week scientific voyage, from August 29 to September 19, exceeding expectations with a wealth of new data, thanks to favourable ice and weather conditions.

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Photograph of the Gyme black smoker on the ocean floor in the Jøtul vent field.

Scientific exploration of the Jøtul vent field

Our colleague at the Centre, deep-sea biologist Pedro Ribeiro, is onboard the RV Maria S. Merian participating in a research cruise led by the German Centre for Marine Environmental Sciences (MARUM) to explore and investigate the Jøtul hydrothermal vent field.

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Searching for ancient sulfate in South Africa

One of the best things of being a researcher is when you get the chance to broaden your horizons. This summer, geochemist Desiree Roerdink traveled to the Barberton Greenstone Belt in South Africa and dove back into the research field of sedimentology to find out how sulfate minerals formed on...