Inkfish has committed to a five-year partnership with the Minderoo-UWA Deep Sea Research Centre to support deep-sea research using their submersible DSV Limiting Factor and support vessel DSSV Pressure Drop. The centre focuses on exploring the hadal zone, the deepest parts of the oceans, and aims to approach marine science as it would in shallower environments. The program will undertake up to 20 expeditions worldwide over five years and support the centre to host two tiers of scientists. This partnership has the potential to make significant contributions to deep-sea exploration and scientific discovery. The University has announced new appointments to broaden the scope of scientific work and maintain a permanent rotational crew of scientists on the deep submersible support vessel. The top five most important keywords related to the article are deep-sea research, Inkfish, Minderoo-UWA, hadal zone, and submersible.
Inkfish, a marine research organization, has committed to supporting deep-sea research for five years in collaboration with the Minderoo-UWA Deep Sea Research Centre. The centre focuses on exploring the hadal zone, the deepest parts of the oceans, and aims to overcome technical challenges and approach marine science in the same way as shallower environments.
To achieve their vision, Inkfish will provide their submersible DSV Limiting Factor, and support vessel DSSV Pressure Drop, which have been renamed Bakunawa and Dagon, respectively. The team will be led by Professor Alan Jamieson, the director of the centre, who has extensive experience in deep-sea exploration, having previously helmed scientific expeditions aboard DSV Limiting Factor. Professor Jamieson has discovered the deepest fish, jellyfish, octopus, and squid ever filmed, and was part of the team that identified microplastics at the deepest ocean depth.
Through this partnership, Inkfish and the Minderoo-UWA Deep Sea Research Centre aim to use the deep-sea assets to their full potential for exploration and scientific discovery. The program will undertake up to 20 expeditions worldwide over five years, liaising with international experts and collaborators and engaging with local nations to advance deep-sea research.
The program will support the centre to host two tiers of scientists, including five postdoctoral research scientists and four research assistants, in addition to the existing team. The support from Inkfish will enable the exploration of the true potential hidden in the unknown depths of the ocean. UWA Vice-Chancellor Professor Amit Chakma stated that the oceans are integral to the future of our environment and understanding of sustainability.
This partnership between Inkfish and the Minderoo-UWA Deep Sea Research Centre is unique and has the potential to be a game changer in deep-sea research. By combining their vision and opportunity with the experience gained from recent years, the program has the potential to make significant contributions to deep-sea exploration and scientific discovery.
The University has announced new appointments to broaden the scope of scientific work and maintain a permanent rotational crew of scientists on the deep submersible support vessel. Full details can be viewed in the university’s release.
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