What's NASA Trying to Find at the Bottom of the Ocean?

The video explores the parallels between space and ocean exploration, highlighting NASA's shift towards studying Earth's oceans, particularly the Hadel zones. It discusses the use of the Aquarius Reef Base for astronaut training and the potential for life in alien oceans like those on Europa and Enceladus. The video also covers the technological challenges of deep-sea exploration and the future of missions aimed at discovering extraterrestrial life.

What are the expected outcomes of the NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations (Nemo) program?

What role does the Europa Clipper mission play in the search for extraterrestrial life?

How does the pressure at the bottom of the ocean compare to that on Europa?

In what ways do the ecosystems around hydrothermal vents differ from those in shallower waters?