Step inside a 15-metre immersive dome and find yourself at the bottom of the Antarctic Ocean.

Step inside Europe's largest dome theatre and find yourself at the bottom of the Antarctic Ocean.

Voyage to the Cold Deep is a free immersive film experience at Market Hall Devonport, part of Voyage of Discovery: Exploring Research Together - the University of Plymouth's European Researchers' Night programme.

Prof. Jenny Gales is a Professor of Ocean Exploration at the University of Plymouth whose EU-funded research has taken her to some of the most remote places on Earth. In Antarctica's most isolated seas, an international team of scientists deploy underwater robots to map hidden volcanoes on the ocean floor. Their mission: to explore uncharted depths and uncover submarine geohazards that could unleash tsunamis across the globe.

Antarctica: Ocean Exploration Uncovered plunges you into a world of icebergs, hurricane-force winds, towering waves and erupting volcanoes — all captured in 360 degree immersion — revealing astonishing discoveries hidden beneath the waves.

Each screening includes an introduction and Q&A session with Prof. Jenny Gales following the film.

The screenings

There are two showings on Friday 25 September, each with a different supporting film. Please book the screening that suits you best.

5pm — Family Screening

Antarctica: Ocean Exploration Uncovered with Prof. Jenny Gales, followed by A Shark Story — a stunning 360 degree film created by One Ocean 360 in collaboration with The Shark Trust. Featuring real-life footage of sharks from across the world, A Shark Story uncovers why these remarkable creatures are vital to our ocean ecosystems and how climate change is affecting both sharks and the oceans they call home. Perfect for families and younger visitors. Suitable for all ages.

7pm — Evening Screening

Antarctica: Ocean Exploration Uncovered with Prof. Jenny Gales, followed by an exclusive free screening. Recommended for adults and older children.

Please arrive a few minutes before your screening time. Latecomers may not be admitted once the film has begun.

About Voyage of Discovery

Voyage to the Cold Deep is part of Voyage of Discovery: Exploring Research Together, the University of Plymouth's European Researchers' Night programme. European Researchers' Night takes place simultaneously across 40 countries and more than 460 cities every September, bringing science and communities together.

Other Voyage of Discovery events on Friday 25 September include The Way We Live: Designing Cities of Tomorrow at The Box, Voyage Home: Digital Architecture for Social Good in Plymouth City Centre, and the Research Fair at the University of Plymouth campus on Saturday 26 September. Find out more and book at voyageplymouth.org

Part of Voyage of Discovery, a free festival of research. Funded by the European Union, Horizon Europe, Grant Agreement No. 101305587.

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