Earth’s Last Frontiers -
Unraveling the Evolution of Life from the Deep Sea and Driving Future Innovation

From the ocean surface to the deep sea and into the sub-seafloor lies one of Earth’s last frontiers, home to an extraordinary diversity of life.
Leveraging world-leading deep-sea exploration capabilities, previously unknown ecosystems in extreme environments are revealed, and the co-evolutionary history of oceans and life is unraveled.
In parallel, research advances understanding of the impacts of global environmental change on marine ecosystems, while promoting scientific and technological innovation based on uniquely evolved biological functions. These efforts contribute to the advancement of knowledge and the creation of new value for society.