Biologists discover deep-sea fish in extremely low-oxygen regions
by DiveSSI - 13th February 2019
Researchers do not know how the animals survive there
Animals need oxygen to live. Now marine biologists have discovered a large number of fish...
Animals need oxygen to live. Now marine biologists have discovered a large number of fish...
Our first project – Extreme cold is the name of the game!
by MARES / SSI / rEvo Dive Expedition Team - 11th January 2017
What works best if you want to see how your products perform when being used?
EXTREME CONDITIONS!
Mares has spent several decades developing pro...
Increased Ocean Temperatures Lead to Higher Rainfall Extremes
by DiveSSI - 16th July 2015
The rise of ocean temperatures in our oceans, caused by climate change, has in turn led to more rain, according to scientists from Germany and Russi...
South Africa: Death trap for dolphins defused
by DiveSSI - 6th May 2019
Baited hooks instead of Shark net
The most dangerous shark net at the coast of South Africa has been dismantled. For many years, this net was a...
The most dangerous shark net at the coast of South Africa has been dismantled. For many years, this net was a...
American researchers discover unknown deep-sea corals
by DiveSSI - 11th April 2019
At least two different types of bubble gum corals identified
DNA analysis has now confirmed that scientists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Insti...
On the trail of nitrous oxide formation in the ocean
by DiveSSI - 28th March 2019
For the first time, researchers are measuring hydroxylamine in the open ocean
When and where in nature, what form of nitrogen occurs does not o...
When and where in nature, what form of nitrogen occurs does not o...
17 Shark Species Now Face Extinction
by DiveSSI - 27th March 2019
Updated IUCN Red List lists threatened sharks
The Shark Specialist Group (SSG) of the World Conservation Union (IUCN) has published updated the Red...
Arctic deep sea: colonization in Slow Motion
by DiveSSI - 26th March 2019
Sedentary animals can only conquer new habitats extremely slowly
At the bottom of the Arctic deep sea lives a variety of animals attached to ro...
At the bottom of the Arctic deep sea lives a variety of animals attached to ro...
Corals suffer due to salinity fluctuation
by DiveSSI - 19th March 2019
Reduced salinity of seawater has devastating effects on corals
Recent studies show that drastic changes in salinity in the sea, e.g. severe fre...
Recent studies show that drastic changes in salinity in the sea, e.g. severe fre...
Entire life cycle of plastics is a threat to human health
by DiveSSI - 28th February 2019
Greenpeace: departure from disposable plastic now!
A new report from the Center for International Environ mental Law (CIEL) - Center for Internatio...
In the focus: The oceans most productive areas
by DiveSSI - 16th January 2019
Researchers are investigating upwelling areas off Africa and South America
On the eastern edges of the Atlantic and the Pacific, continuous buo...
On the eastern edges of the Atlantic and the Pacific, continuous buo...
Ocean acidification: Experiment proves disturbance of the food web under high CO2 conditions
by DiveSSI - 28th November 2018
Ocean acidification stimulates mass development of toxic algae
If carbon dioxide levels continue to increase in the atmosphere and consequently...
If carbon dioxide levels continue to increase in the atmosphere and consequently...
Dive boat “Alvin” completed 5,000. dive
by DiveSSI - 27th November 2018
Manned deep-sea research dive boat in use for over 50 years
On November 25, 2018 "Alvin", USA's only manned deep sea research dive boat, reache...
On November 25, 2018 "Alvin", USA's only manned deep sea research dive boat, reache...
Russia forbids catches of orcas and belugas
by DiveSSI - 26th November 2018
Captured whales were sold to dolphinariums
Russia is the only country that catches orcas and belugas for the “dolphinarium industry”. Now t...
Russia is the only country that catches orcas and belugas for the “dolphinarium industry”. Now t...
Pacific coral reef keeps recovering from coral bleaching
by DiveSSI - 2nd November 2018
Researchers prove historical bleaching events
As climate change causes ocean temperatures to rise, coral reefs experience coral bleaching world...
As climate change causes ocean temperatures to rise, coral reefs experience coral bleaching world...
Weddell Sea: Icy gem in the Southern Ocean
by DiveSSI - 1st November 2018
Weddell Sea Sanctuary: The largest marine reserve in the world is to be created
In the Southern Ocean, north of the Antarctic, the largest mari...
In the Southern Ocean, north of the Antarctic, the largest mari...
A new Jurassic pyncnodontiform fish
by DiveSSI - 31st October 2018
150 million year old fossil with teeth like a piranha
In the approximately 150 million year old limescale in the quarry Ettling a sensational n...
In the approximately 150 million year old limescale in the quarry Ettling a sensational n...
Mermaid Kat: Posing next to wild crocodiles
by DiveSSI - 26th October 2018
A very special UW shooting in Mexico
Photographing crocodiles has become popular among many underwater photographers in recent years - but taki...
Photographing crocodiles has become popular among many underwater photographers in recent years - but taki...
Headless chicken monster filmed for the second time
by DiveSSI - 23rd October 2018
Enypniastes eximia - a bizarre sea cucumber, a creature of the deep sea
Researchers from the Australian Antarctic Division have developed a new...
Researchers from the Australian Antarctic Division have developed a new...
A filter for greenhouse gas is produced in the deep sea
by DiveSSI - 16th October 2018
Marine researchers observe the settlement of a deep-sea mud volcano after an eruption
In a long-term study, ocean researchers from Bremen have ...
In a long-term study, ocean researchers from Bremen have ...
Brazil: Researchers discover unknown reef fish
by DiveSSI - 2nd October 2018
Divers where so captivated - they didn’t notice sixgill shark hovering above them
Named for Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, ...
Named for Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, ...
„Measuring Fever“ in the Arctic
by DiveSSI - 4th September 2018
Two-month expedition into the Laptev Sea started
Recently, the Russian research icebreaker "AKADEMIK TRYOSHNIKOV" came to Kiel on a special mis...
Recently, the Russian research icebreaker "AKADEMIK TRYOSHNIKOV" came to Kiel on a special mis...
The importance of the “ocean weather” for ecosystems
by DiveSSI - 27th August 2018
Biologists advise against investigating only long-term changes
Climate change is increasingly affecting the oceans. Temperature and sea level r...
Climate change is increasingly affecting the oceans. Temperature and sea level r...
Heatwaves can change coastal ecosystems
by DiveSSI - 10th July 2018
Long-term study shows effects of short-term extreme events
Model calculations predict an increase in extreme events such as heat waves as a res...
Model calculations predict an increase in extreme events such as heat waves as a res...
Wild living whales at audiometry
by DiveSSI - 27th June 2018
Beluga whales are more sensitive than previously thought
Scientists have carried out the first audiometry (listening tests) on a wild living po...
Scientists have carried out the first audiometry (listening tests) on a wild living po...
Arctic microalgae are survivalists
by DiveSSI - 12th June 2018
Microalgae communities in coastal waters remain productive under variable environmental conditions
They are the basis of the Arctic food web - ...
They are the basis of the Arctic food web - ...
Global warming is changing the Great Barrier Reef
by DiveSSI - 23rd April 2018
30 percent of the coral died during mass bleaching in 2016
A recent study, published recently in the online journal Nature, reveals that massiv...
A recent study, published recently in the online journal Nature, reveals that massiv...
Coral reefs protect shores from heavy storms
by DiveSSI - 13th April 2018
Scientists investigated the protective function of the Ningaloo Reef during a hurricane
Coral reefs can protect coasts from tropical cyclones b...
Coral reefs can protect coasts from tropical cyclones b...
Lack of oxygen in marine snow
by DiveSSI - 12th April 2018
Global nutrient losses outside the oxygen minimum zones of the ocean
The productivity of the ocean is largely determined by the availability of...
The productivity of the ocean is largely determined by the availability of...
Huge cold water coral mountains under water
by DiveSSI - 5th April 2018
International research team examines coral reefs off Mauritania
On a length of about 400 kilometres, the seabed in front of the coast of Maurit...
On a length of about 400 kilometres, the seabed in front of the coast of Maurit...
Wreck diving in Cyprus
by DiveSSI - 29th March 2018
Zenobia - a dormant giant
Her reputation is legendary. Experienced wreck divers count them among the ten most beautiful wrecks worldwide. Of co...
Her reputation is legendary. Experienced wreck divers count them among the ten most beautiful wrecks worldwide. Of co...
First time live deep-sea frogfish filmed
by DiveSSI - 26th March 2018
Video shows swimming behaviour of a self-luminous fanfin monkfish
For the first time ever a deep-sea frogfish of the family Caulophrynidae coul...
For the first time ever a deep-sea frogfish of the family Caulophrynidae coul...
Increased deoxygenation of the oceans
by DiveSSI - 28th February 2018
A new study reveals dangers, but also solutions
The areas of extreme oxygen depletion are growing both in the open ocean and in coastal a...
The areas of extreme oxygen depletion are growing both in the open ocean and in coastal a...
Mission to save river dolphins in Amazon
by DiveSSI - 9th December 2017
WWF expedition equips river dolphins with trackers for the first time
The river dolphins of the Amazon are extremely rare and are among the...
The river dolphins of the Amazon are extremely rare and are among the...
The end of a diving instructor’s career
by DiveSSI - 27th October 2017
A severe diving accident - but why?
In September 2015, the German diving instructor Matthias U. was on a diving vacation in Safaga in the R...
In September 2015, the German diving instructor Matthias U. was on a diving vacation in Safaga in the R...
Go on an Ocean Odyssey at New York’s Times Square
by DiveSSI - 12th October 2017
Take a dip into a huge aquarium without any water
Last weekend, New York welcomed a new sensation. National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyss...
Last weekend, New York welcomed a new sensation. National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyss...
Diving with risk
by DiveSSI - 5th October 2017
Kuredu Island in the north of Lhaviyani Atoll (Maldives), well known for its beautiful diving spots. The island is 150 km away from Male Airport and c...
The Solomon Islands
by DiveSSI - 18th September 2017
Mirror-calm waters, no current and only two metres of depth, yet I am anxious and every natural instinct wants me to get out of the water. The source ...
Deep inside the Gem
by DiveSSI - 14th September 2017
Diving the Slovak Opal Mines
The precious opal was discovered in the middle Ages and its name comes from the ancient Indian word "Upala" wh...
The precious opal was discovered in the middle Ages and its name comes from the ancient Indian word "Upala" wh...
Dominica
by DiveSSI - 11th August 2017
Legend has it that when Christopher Columbus returned to Spain from the New World, he was asked to describe the island of Dominica. His response was t...
Nationwide smoking ban in Philippines enforced
by DiveSSI - 28th July 2017
Philippines president bans smoking in public, offenders face jail time
It’s common knowledge that smoking is not a healthy habit. And for div...
It’s common knowledge that smoking is not a healthy habit. And for div...
Effects of climate change in Arctic driven by seasonality of sea ice
by DiveSSI - 25th July 2017
Dramatic changes to take place prematurely within next decade
At the Arctic Ocean, the sea ice cover shrinks, with the most ice loss observed...
At the Arctic Ocean, the sea ice cover shrinks, with the most ice loss observed...
Diving – a matter of the heart?!
by DiveSSI - 19th July 2017
In March 2016, 55-year-old Stefan R. (who lives in southwestern Germany near Mannheim) and his wife go on a journey to Java in Indonesia. The couple w...
Evidence for subglacial lakes
by DiveSSI - 12th July 2017
Glacial retreat accelerated due to Meltwater lakes under the Antarctic Ice Sheet
The ice in the Antarctic was far thicker and extended furt...
The ice in the Antarctic was far thicker and extended furt...
Growing corals along the Riviera Maya
by Carin - 6th March 2017
A
unique project has its headquarters in Puerto Morelos: scientists,
aquarists, local stakeholders and authorities work together to
restore Mexico'...
How North Atlantic became a “heat pirate”
by DiveSSI - 21st February 2017
International researchers discover development of ocean currents
The Gulf Stream transports ocean heat across the Atlantic towards the nor...
The Gulf Stream transports ocean heat across the Atlantic towards the nor...
Day 7 – rEvo Rebreather and recreational dive equipment under the ice
by MARES / SSI / rEvo Dive Expedition Team - 20th February 2017
All team members are getting used to the schedule: 7:30am meeting and packing up the equipment – 8:00am breakfast – 8:30am loading the trucks a...
Day 5 – Cracked ice and some troubles at Khoboy
by MARES / SSI / rEvo Dive Expedition Team - 18th February 2017
Today we headed north to the sharp tip of the Island of Olkhon.
While the thermometer was showing a milder temperature of "just" -18°C, the way we ...
