The Schmidts’ Newly Refitted Research Vessel Falkor (too) is Ready to Embark on a Series of Expeditions

Funded by Schmidt Ocean Institute founders Eric and Wendy Schmidt, the R/V Falkor (too), will now embark on a series of expeditions and be available to scientists and technologists globally at no cost, in exchange for making their research and discoveries publicly available. The ship replaces Schmidt Ocean Institute’s previous research vessel, Falkor, which was in service for a decade and hosted more than 1,100 scientists, discovered over 50 new marine species and underwater formations, and mapped over half a million square miles of the seafloor.