Transocean has been a founding partner in SERPENT (Scientific and Environmental ROV Partnership using Existing iNdustrial Technology) since 2002, a project that makes cutting-edge industrial ROV technology and data more accessible to the world's science community, sharing knowledge and advancing deep-sea research.
This newest video, resulting from visits to the Discoverer Deep Seas, GSF Development Driller II, Discoverer Enterprise, Transocean Marianas, Discoverer Spirit and Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico, depicts a host of strange and wonderful species like the oar fish, new species of fishing lure squid and giant jellyfish that make their home in the little-understood ecological midwater zone, which scientists define as water depths greater than 200 meters (656 feet).
“The video helps us understand much more about the biodiversity present in the Gulf of Mexico – and Transocean rigs have played an important role in making these discoveries possible,” said Ian Hudson, Corporate Environmental Manager, “I’d like to personally thank the rig teams for their role in helping the SERPENT team make countless new discoveries and for supporting this project for over five years now.”
Mark Benfield, Gulf of Mexico SERPENT Director, added: “Without the help of the rig crews, ROV pilots and shore-based management associated with Transocean and its clients operations these observations would never have been made. Your efforts are making a real difference to our work and the understanding of this midwater Gulf of Mexico ecosystem.”
Nearly 30 Transocean rigs have contributed to the SERPENT project all around the world including offshore Australia, Angola, Norway, Canada, the U.S, India and Nigeria.
In 2009 Transocean anticipates supporting a new mission on the GSF Jack Ryan in Nigeria and continuing work on rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, North Sea and Brazil.
To learn more about the SERPENT project, visit www.serpentproject.com and check out the video at 2008 Gulf SERPENT Projects Highlights |
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