Exploring the Depths: Discoveries and Collaborations in Marine Science

The National Oceanography Center in Southampton is a leading marine science institution with extensive research capabilities, including a new global research vessel and a remotely operated submarine. The center collaborates with the oil industry through the Serpent project, using ROVs to explore deep sea environments and discover new species. It also stores core samples for climate research and assists nations in claiming territorial waters under the UN Convention. The center aims to understand deep sea dynamics and explore potential resources in unexplored ocean areas.

What are the implications of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea for coastal nations?

What challenges do researchers face in formally naming newly discovered species in the ocean?

Explain the relationship between the deep sea ecosystems and potential pharmaceutical products.