About Venture Deep Ocean

Venture Deep Ocean highlights research and discoveries at seafloor volcanoes and hydrothermal vents, and how they create environments for extraordinary lifeforms.

Understanding what forces shape the ocean floor helps us understand the history of our planet, and predict its future. Researching how volcanic activity affects the chemical make-up of our oceans can help predict how the oceans will respond to climate change. Studying how creatures survive in the extreme conditions of the deep ocean may help to make medical and technological advances, or to locate life on other planets.