OceanX research vessel to study marine life in South-East Asia

Exterior of the OceanXplorer, a research vessel which helps to study reefs and deep sea areas that can be difficult to access. - ST

SINGAPORE: To better understand the undersea marine life of South-East Asia, a research vessel designed to traverse the unknown reaches of the ocean will begin its expedition in the region from May.

South-East Asia’s oceans are among the most diverse and ecologically rich in the world, said Dr Vincent Pieribone, chief science officer and co-chief executive of OceanX, the non-profit ocean exploration initiative behind the vessel.