Jan Mayen survey points to petroleum potential
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) and the University of Bergen have acquired samples from steep parts of the seabed on the Jan Mayen ridge between Norway and Iceland.
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Published: 30.11.2011
According to the article in, the samples were taken in July from an ROV operated from the Institute of Marine Research鈥檚 vessel G.O. Sars - during a CGB research cruise. Each sample has been documented in video, showing its exact depth and position..