Groundbreaking Virtual Aquarium Brings Deep-Sea to the Surface

World Ocean Observatory & Schmidt Ocean Institute

Groundbreaking Virtual Aquarium Brings Deep-Sea to the Surface
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The World Ocean Observatory (W2O) and Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) announced today the launch of World Ocean Explorer DEEP SEA exhibit, creating a first-of-its kind immersive virtual aquarium showcasing deep-sea discoveries. THE DEEP SEA is an educational, interactive online platform for ocean exploration and discovery, utilizing high-resolution video, models, and descriptive materials of newly discovered deep-sea ocean species and environments observed during science expeditions aboard research vessel Falkor with the underwater robot (ROV) SuBastian.

Read the full press release here



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