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CONICET’s Deep-Sea Livestream Wins Martín Fierro de Oro and Best Special Transmission

The honor recognizes a widely watched live exploration that turned complex ocean research into accessible public education.

Overview

  • The APTRA Streaming Martín Fierro ceremony on December 14 in Buenos Aires awarded the CONICET-led Talud Continental IV stream both the top prize and Best Special Transmission.
  • Reports cite more than 50,000 concurrent viewers for the YouTube broadcasts, with some outlets putting the live audience at over 70,000.
  • Using the ROV SuBastian at roughly 3,900 meters, the team captured ultra‑high‑definition footage in Argentine Southwest Atlantic waters and answered questions in real time.
  • The July–August mission aboard the research vessel Falkor (too) involved more than two dozen Argentine scientists, technicians, and students studying deep‑sea biodiversity, eDNA, microplastics, and blue carbon.
  • A follow‑on expedition titled “Vida en los extremos” began December 14 and runs to January 10, 2026, extending the program of public, real‑time ocean science coverage.