This theme involves deep-sea exploration and searching for new extreme environments. It provides a foundation for the Centre’s geobiological research by providing knowledge about the geological and geochemical context of the Centre’s focus sites. In addition, researchers working in this theme have several independent research objectives relating to hydrothermal systems, seabed fluid flow and the geodynamics of spreading ridges.

Geodynamics of the deep seafloor scientists:

Rolf Birger Pedersen (Theme Leader)
Laila Reigstad
Romain Meyer
Cedric Hamelin
Tamara Baumberger
Ana Filipa Alfaia Marques
Karin Landschulze
Alden Denny
Eirik Gjerløw
Kristin Flesland
Oles Savchuk