A lack of recovery of the marine ecosystem around the area of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano, surprised an international team of scientists who have been researching the area for several weeks. “We expected to see more biological species in the water column, as well as on the sea floor but that was not the case,” said Chief Scientist Dr. Rebecca Carey on board the RV Investigator, back in Nuku'alofa this week.
You are here
Results for ocean research
Thursday 25 September 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Ahau, Rotuma
A team of scientists and filmmakers from National Geographic Pristine Seas begins its expedition this week in support of marine protections in Fiji and Rotuma. The crew, which is made up of local and international experts,will study the South Pacific waters from the deep sea to shallow reefs. The team’s first stop is Rotuma — a volcanic island surrounded by uninhabited islets. To date, there has been no research conducted in Rotuma's biodiverse deep-sea ecosystems.
