A new animated video explaining the ecological phenomenon of the Thermal Dome
February 6, 2026
Something extraordinary is happening beneath the ocean’s surface. Take a look at the video of this article to discover it.
The members of the SARGADOM research project are committed to bringing you live coverage of international negotiations on ocean, climate and biodiversity. During major international meetings (the latest being the International Seabed Authority negotiations), delegations of researchers are accredited as observers to report on these crucial discussions, which will have an impact on the level of protection of marine biodiversity, with an expert’s eye, and a decoding of the issues at stake is also offered before, during and after the events. You can access our latest coverage below.
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Something extraordinary is happening beneath the ocean’s surface. Take a look at the video of this article to discover it.
By recording oceanographic parameters and ambient sound in the waters of the Thermal Dome, an advanced observation system composed of underwater robots will provide scientists with a detailed three-dimensional view of the properties of this part of the ocean, which is of high ecological and economic importance to the region.
Side event at the BBNJ Agreement PrepCom, August 28, 2025, by the Sargasso Sea Commission and government partners Bermuda, Bahamas, Canada, Monaco and the UK.
Poster of MOOC Project presented at One Ocean Science Congress
Side Event held in La Baleine/The Whale, Green Zone of the UNOC3, on June 9, 2025
Upcoming events. Mark your calendars! We will update this page as new information is published. Thank you for your understanding.
UNOC3, the UN conference dedicated to SDG14, is a major event that will take place in France from the end of May 2025. A series of related events will be organized over the nexty month.
Following its first iteration in October 2023 (Edinburgh, UK), the second BBNJ Symposium will take place from 18 to 19 February 2025 in Singapore. Part of the team makes the trip to attend the event and organize side events.
Sonia took the opportunity to share with the biofouling sector a presentation on the progress made towards the Thermal Dome becoming the first high seas PSSA.
We are at COP29 Virtual Ocean Pavilion, come and visit the booth.
Using 3D technology and advanced sensors, scientists will place smart buoys in the Thermal Dome to measure its physical, chemical and ecological properties.
Conference dedicated to exploring Costa Rica’s seabed and thermal dome through science, conservation and collaboration. 3-5 December, 2024 – Universidad de Costa Rica