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The Deep Sea - Earth's last frontier

The deep sea has been a mysterious place for the longest time, but we have made it our mission to reveal the unknown!

We are not only scientists - we are explorers.

The Centre for Deep Sea Research was established in 2021 as a result of a generous contribution from the Trond Mohn Foundation. The centre builds on the expertise from the former Centre for Geobiology (2007–2017) and the K. G. Jebsen Centre for Deep Sea Research (2017–2021). The centre is a leading international institution and pioneer in deep ocean research. Our research activities aim to increase our understanding of geological evolution, biological adaptations, species diversity and potential resources in the least studied environment on Earth: the deep sea. The centre comprises researchers from a broad range of disciplines working closely to understand the complex deep-sea environments.

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Four images of worm forests in the deep ocean

The WormFEST project kicks off!

The start of the year marked the launch of WormFEST — a groundbreaking project exploring the fascinating worm forests found deep underwater near Arctic hydrothermal vents and cold seeps.

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aerial view of Nordnes and central Bergen

Deep-Sea Biology Symposium Comes to Bergen in April 2028!

In collaboration, five researchers from several research institutions in Bergen have succeeded in attracting the largest international conference in deep-sea biology to Bergen in 2028. The team will jointly organize the conference, supported by local professional network Bergen Bathysphere.

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a group of people on the ship's deck

The Challenges of Arctic Ice in December!

The CDeepSea Ultima Thule expedition on the R/V Kronprins Haakon left Longyearbyen on November 26, 2024 with the primary objective of mapping and sampling in the Lena Trough. However, the researchers and crew onboard were prepared for challenging sea ice conditions given the time of year and the...

Field Work
aerial view of beach and cliffs in Greece

Field Course on Minerals for the Energy Transition

On the beautiful island of Milos (Greece), a recent field course offered CDeepSea students a unique opportunity to dive deep into the world of mineral deposits and hydrothermal systems. With an impressive ratio of 8 instructors to 14 students, the participants received training on a wide variety of...

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Side view of the ROV Ægir 6000

NORMAR-II grant awarded!

At the end of September it was announced that the NORMAR-II grant for upgrades to the Ægir 6000 ROV system has been approved! This funding ensures the Centre’s continued access to this essential deep-sea infrastructure and will allow us to keep the ROV system state-of-the-art. We’re looking forward...