That was certainly the case during a recent Schmidt Ocean Institute expedition.
ROV SuBastian/Schmidt Ocean Institute"Most of the seafloor is still unknown to us," Virmani said, with only about 25% of it mapped in detail.
"That work will take place in a lab environment where they'll do some more in-depth study to confirm that these are new species," Virmani said.
ROV SuBastian/Schmidt Ocean InstituteEnthusiasts hoping to get a peek at more deep-sea creatures will have a chance starting February 24.
The Schmidt Ocean Institute, started by Wendy Schmidt and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, will launch another expedition with the Research Vessel Falkor (too).
Persons:
—, Javier Sellanes, Salas, Jyotika Virmani, Virmani, Juan, Schmidt, Alex Ingle, Wendy Schmidt, Eric Schmidt
Organizations:
Service, Schmidt Ocean Institute, Mount Fuji, Business, Schmidt Ocean, Mar, YouTube, Research
Locations:
Chile, Hawaii