What is lurking beneath the North Atlantic surface, at the Titanic Shipwreck Site? Everett, Wash.-based OceanGateThis project aims to assist scientists in identifying the genomic signatures found in deep ocean.
OceanGates Titan submersible will be conducting a series this summer of dives that will collect water samples from different depths. The researchers will then analyze the samples to determine the DNA contained within.
The scientists are expected to have a better understanding of deep-ocean biodiversity. These results may also shed light onto some of the mysteries surrounding the world’s most famous shipwreck.
This is a groundbreaking deep-sea exploration. Steve W. RossA research professor at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, he is titled “Center for Marine Science”. In a news release. Ross participated in the OceanGate Expeditions 2021 Titanic Survey, and will be Chief scientistFor This summer’s expedition.
The Titanic luxury liner sinking and the loss of over 1,500 passengers and crew has been the inspiration for many tragic tales over the past 110 year. Oscar-winning movie. Over the same time, the rusting ship has been an artificial reef to support life at the bottom.
Ross stated that this study will provide a completely different view of this unique habitat and also contribute substantially to deep-water DNA data collections. Advanced genomics technologies will be used to analyze water samples. This will help us identify the lifeforms visible from the Titan submersible. This includes invisible signs left by microscopic creatures, as well larger animals, that leave DNA traces in water around Titanic.
The survey will make use eDNAtecs EnviroSeq approach, which is high-capacity genetic sequencing of environmental DNA.
Mehrdad Hajibabaei (founder and chief scientific officer) of Titanics Deep-Water Ecosystem will conduct a longitudinal eDNA Study to document the marine biodiversity. eDNAtec. This is one of our most challenging and deepest studies.
Ross replied to GeekWires’ email inquiry by saying he expected the OceanGate ExpeditionsEach dive will see the team collect at least 10 liters water for sampling. OceanGate plans to do three to five dives in each of the five missions this summer, each mission lasting eight days.
Other scientists include, most notably: genomics pioneer J. Craig VenterPrevious studies have documented the diversity in seaborne DNA. Ross said that deep-ocean DNA sampling, such as the one planned for the Titanic expedition, is still a frontier area in research.
The microbial community at shallower depths is very likely to be different, and we may detect this, he stated via email. We are likely to make new discoveries, as well as patterns and species that we have expected.
The eDNA survey could shed light on biological mechanisms that led to the Titanic’s rapid deterioration. We might find DNA signals from the The bacteria that makes the rusticlesRoss wrote.
Ross stated that DNA research should be used to conserve the ecosystem around the wreck site.
OceanGate made space for a new facility last year. Mission specialistsWho paid to be part of the first Titanic expedition? The company is Similar arrangementsThis summer. $250,000. This year’s mission training and support fee