Exploring the Earth under the sea
Abstract
Scientific drill ships allow researchers access to some of Earth’s most challenging environments, collecting data and samples of sediment, rock, fluids, and living organisms from below the seafloor. A long-running international collaboration in scientific ocean drilling has transformed human understanding of our planet, addressing fundamental questions about Earth’s dynamic history, processes, and structure. The growth of scientific ocean drilling as a research technique has led to the
development of new tools and methodologies and has fostered enduring international collaborations in research, education, and public engagement.
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