PMEL in the News
Deep Vents Found In Rarely Explored Mariana Back-Arc
A Schmidt Ocean Institute research vessel has increased the number of known hydrothermal vent sites from three to seven after discovering four new areas of activity in the Marianas Back-Arc.
Crusading Scientist Showed Link Between Ocean's Decline, GHGs
It was the summer of 2006, and Italy was on its way to winning soccer's World Cup. In a small Iceland town, more than 20 ocean experts from nine countries were gathered in a conference room to discuss marine carbon measurements and modeling.
New Deep-Sea Vents, Volcanic Activity Found in Mariana Back-Arc
A diverse team of scientists are returning from a 28-day expedition onboard R/V Falkor that has more than doubled the number of known hydrothermal vent sites in the Mariana Back-arc region.
Logbooks From 19th Century Whaling Ships Could Help Climate Change Scientists
Centuries ago, intrepid crews braved the frozen waters of far-off climes in search of whales. Their work fueled an industry—but it also left behind clues about climate.
The 19th-century Whaling Logbooks That Could Help Scientists Understand Climate Change
Maritime historians, climate scientists and ordinary citizens are coming together on a project to study the logbooks of 19th-century whaling ships to better understand modern-day climate change and Arctic weather patterns.