Alan Jamieson
Director of the Deep Sea Research Centre and experienced hadal submersible pilot and researcher, sharing first-hand accounts of deep dives and operational challenges in trenches.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 58min
The Mariana Trench
Jon Copley, a deep-sea biologist, explains hadal life and molecular adaptations. Alan Jamieson, an experienced submersible pilot and trench researcher, shares hair-raising dive stories and engineering challenges. Heather Stewart, a geoscientist, gives geological context on subduction trenches and seafloor processes. They discuss trench discovery, bizarre trench fauna, sediment flows, pollution at depth, and risks from mining and climate change.
