The research vessel Falkor will (also) head towards the Mid-Atlantic Ridge to search for hydrothermal vents
Alex Ingle/Ocean Schmidt Institute
The most advanced research vessel ever is about to embark on its maiden 40-day mission to search for never-before-seen creatures in the world. deep sea and shed light on how life may have arisen elsewhere in the universe.
The 110 meter long vessel Falkor (also)formerly called Polar Queen and dedicated to the offshore industry, underwent a 17-month refit to equip her with scientific equipment.
The ship is to depart from San Juan, Puerto Rico,…