#Voyages

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Blowing the lid off the volcanic story of Heard Island

Scientists studying a remote volcanic island have found it plays an important role in feeding a hungry ocean.

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Life lurking in dark waters: meet seven denizens of the deep

Scientists on our research vessel (RV) Investigator are uncovering the denizens of the deep that lurk in the ocean far beneath the waves.

Two scientists on RV Investigator

Ashes to ashes, dust to life: how iron improves anaemic oceans

Anaemic oceans can lead to lower productivity in marine ecosystems with flow on effects for our atmosphere, climate and fisheries. Scientists on board our RV Investigator are investigating.

Scientists go back to the abyss – tropical edition!

Our research vessel (RV) Investigator departs Darwin today for a 45-day voyage of biodiversity discovery in the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean.

Dr Ben Arthur looking out the deck

Meet our researcher: Dr Ben Arthur

We catch up with Dr Ben Arthur on his career while he was on board RV Investigator maintaining ocean moorings and researching phytoplankton.

Women krilling it in Antarctica

In the icy waters off Antarctica, a team of women are leading the way while trawling for answers about Antarctic krill.

Nelson smiling at the camera on RV Falkor

Navigating science at sea on RV Falkor in uncertain times

COVID-19 has changed how we work. This includes Nelson Kuna, who is currently on board RV Falkor providing science support off Queensland.

RV Investigator at night with lights on deck

RV Investigator specifications: in with the new and the old

How do you combine modern technology with 16th century traditions? Our RV Investigator specifications and team on board make it look easy.

Polychaete worm specimen that looks a bit like a crumbed prawn cutlet

Bristling with pride: abyssal bristle worm named in our honour

Scientists have named a newly-described polychaete or bristle worm from Australia's deep abyss after CSIRO.

A bright green ship on a brown sandbed.

Canyon deep, sea-mountain high: using echoes to map ocean depths

Only a small part of the ocean depths has been mapped in detail. So we must ask: “what great discoveries are still down there waiting to be uncovered?!”

There’s nothing superfluous about Rita’s idea. Illustration by Campbell Whyte.

Powering our future oceans with floating research labs

Could converting old sea-worthy freighters into floating research arks help power future marine science? We chatted to our experts as part of World Oceans Day to find out.

Matt Boyd smiling at the camera next to four computer screens

Mapping our oceans: running the machines that go ‘ping’

What goes ping and is mapping the seafloor? Matt Boyd takes us underwater with the discoveries found on RV Investigator with the machine that goes ping!