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SCHMIDT OCEAN INSTITUTE PRESENTATION
Learn more about scientific work aboard Falkor
The Saipan-based Asia Pacific Academy of Sciences, Science Education, and Environmental Management, more commonly known as APASEEM, will be co-hosting a public event focused upon the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s science program, including work in the Mariana Trench, this Monday, Oct. 6, at Saipan’s American Memorial Park auditorium, from 6:30pm to 8pm. Presenting is doctoral candidate Carlie Wiener, communications manager for the Institute. All interested are invited to come and learn about the institute and its planned research.
The Schmidt Ocean Institute’s 83-meter fully equipped research vessel R/V Falkor. (Contributed Photo)
The Schmidt Ocean Institute is a private non-profit operating foundation established to progress the understanding of the world’s ocean through technological advancement, intelligent observation, and open sharing of information. Join us as Wiener takes you aboard the institute’s 83-meter fully equipped research vessel R/V Falkor, and explore the cutting-edge science conducted around the Pacific Region including the Hawaiian Islands, Australia, and our Mariana Trench. Falkor supports a wide range of scientific marine operations and research facilities, including autonomous and remotely operated robotics, hydrographic surveys, acoustic research, and telepresence-enabled research activities.
This presentation will provide an overview of the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s science program including upcoming work in the Mariana Trench and its latest accomplishments such as the new full ocean-depth hybrid remotely operated robotic vehicle that will come online in mid-2016.
Learn more about Wiener and her team of researchers and educators by visiting the institute’s website, http://www.schmidtocean.org.
As with all APASEEM talks, on-topic questions from the audience are strongly encouraged. For more information visit the www.apaseem.org website or write to us via apaseem@gmail.com. (APASEEM)
