Mission: Hydrothermal Vents

Since they were discovered in the East Pacific in 1977, hydrothermal vents have captivated scientists and the public alike. New search methods using underwater robots are helping discover vent sites around the world.

 

Featured Robot

nereus

Nereus

A multi-purpose “hybrid” vehicle that explored the deepest parts of the seafloor.

Nereus page

Featured Researchers

Susan Humphris

Susan Humphris

Senior Scientist

Susans' personal page

Chris German

Chris German

Senior Scientist

Chris' personal page

Mike Jakuba

Mike Jakuba

Research Engineer

Mike's personal page