This tiny octopus (Muusoctopus sp.) was seen nestled into a hole around an old sponge stalk covered in hydroids, anemones, and other associated fauna at a depth of 1,462 m. Image courtesy of NOAA Ocean…
A large darkly-coloured cerianthid anemone observed at Papahānaumokuākea at 1,243 m depth. This family is known for dwelling in tubes, although this specimen seems to lack a tube. Image courtesy of NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2025…
A spectacular drone show over the Côte d’Azur, featuring a record-breaking 2025 drones, kicked off the Third United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, 9-13 June 2025. Be sure to check online for video…
While exploring the deep-sea of the South Sandwich Islands, researchers found these snailfish eggs had been laid on a giant black coral – a previously unrecorded behaviour. Image courtesy of ROV SuBastian / Schmidt Ocean Institute. This…
Nice, France | 3–6 June 2025 The One Ocean Science Congress (OOSC) kicked off today in Nice, France, bringing together global experts to explore the future of ocean science, governance, and sustainability. DOSI…
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Think Deep!, a brand new podcast series from the DOSI, created to illuminate the science, policy, and global relevance of the deep ocean. This 6-part series…
This sea pen (Pennatulacea) was imaged at around 1,519 m depth. The white dots are highly modified polyps, often without tentacles, called siphonozooids that funnel water through the organism. Image courtesy of the NOAA Office…
A Brisingid, a type of deep-sea starfish, perches on a ledge among many brittle stars (ophiuroids) at a site east of Saunders Island, observed while exploring the deep-sea of the South Sandwich Islands. Image courtesy of ROV…