
ROV Deep Discoverer inspects a large face of a solitary dike seen during the Papahānaumokuākea ROV and Mapping expedition. Towering nearly 15 meters high, the wall was also home to a diverse array of large coral colonies.. Image courtesy of NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2025 Beyond the Blue.
This week: New research showing <0.001% of the deep seafloor has been observed, a new co-lead for the Offshore Energy Working Group, and David Attenborough at 99!
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