Seamounts, Canyons and Reefs of the Coral Sea

Aug 24, 2020  19:30

(GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Event URL:  http://www.exploringbytheseat.com/lesson/seamounts-canyons-reefs-coral-sea/
Hosted by: Exploring By The Seat of Your Pants

Join us for an evening event, live aboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute's RV Falkor. They're currently exploring the depths of the Coral Sea, home to the Great Barrier Reef (GBR). Although it's one of the world’s best-known reef systems, its deep reef and canyon ecosystems are largely a mystery. Scientists are using exciting marine technology – including unmanned aerial vehicles, autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV), and remotely operated vehicles (ROV) – to collect and analyze geological and biological data of the GBR and the adjacent Coral Sea Marine Park. The goals of this expedition are to understand the biodiversity supported by deeper reefs and the role they may play as refuges for coral as well as other animal communities in a warming ocean. We'll connect with the scientists onboard to learn about the discoveries they've made during the expedition. Check out some of the cool tools they're using: