= Schmidt Ocean Institute
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The Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) is a non-profit organization founded in 2009 by Eric and Wendy Schmidt with the mission of advancing oceanographic research, exploration, and education. The institute aims to facilitate and promote technological innovation in ocean exploration and to provide access to the deep sea for scientists, educators, and the public. SOI operates research vessels, including the R/V Falkor, equipped with advanced technologies for deep-sea exploration.
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