After four years of dedicated service, Dr. Diva Amon is stepping down from the DOSI Steering Committee. Throughout her tenure, Diva has played a key role in shaping DOSI’s vision and mission, contributing…
This fragile jellyfish belongs to the genus Solmissus; its species are unique among cnidarians in that they actively hunt for prey as opposed to passively waiting for plankton to pass by. Image courtesy of NOAA/UAF/Global…
We’re back after a brilliant week in Hong Kong for DOSI Day 2025 and the 17th Deep-Sea Biology Symposium! This week: another bumper issue of publications, including deep-sea diversity patterns, seamount community structure…
In this Round-Up we bid farewell to our faithful Round-Up editor – Brandon Gertz, Director of Communications – who is moving to a new position. In other more cheerful news, we present fresh…
Welcome back to the Deep-Sea Round-Up! This week’s issue features the ongoing CroCHEt research cruise, abyssal oxygen, and Council meetings of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). We also have the third annual report…
In this supplementary festive edition of the Deep-Sea Round-Up we look back at DOSI’s highlights and achievements over the past 12 months. We also take this opportunity to appreciate everyone who has supported our activities, remembering…
For Immediate Release Paris, France – This week, a new round of UN negotiations is taking place to design an international treaty to combat plastic pollution. As negotiators meet, ocean scientists are joining…
April 1, 2023 In a stunning announcement, marine scientists reported today that they have learned everything there is to know about the ocean. “We understand that this probably comes as a shock” said…