| | NEW BOOK: Life in the Mid Atlantic by P Boyle |  | | In a new well illustrated book entitled 'Life in the Mid Atlantic' the late Professor Peter Boyle tells the story of MAR-ECO from the planning stage to the synthesis phase. Contributions to mid-oocean ridge exploration are seen in a historical context. |
| | Composer Inspired by Deep-sea Images |  | | Inspired by new deepwater animal images by wildlife photographer David Shale, Norwegian composer Steffen Flasnes joined MAR-ECO and composed fascinating music. |
| | First MAR-ECO cruise to the South Atlantic |  | | The cruise on Russian RV “Academic Loffe” (13 October – 2 December 2009) is the first dedicated effort serving the South Atlantic MAR-ECO project. MAR-ECO partners from Brazil, Uruguay, South Africa and Russia will carry out exploratory biodiversity studies on the mid-Atlantic Ridge and adjacent seamounts. |
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