Fireworks in the deep. This galaxy siphonophore was seen on descent to the Patton Escarpment at the edge of the continental shelf off California. Image courtesy of ROV SuBastian / Schmidt Ocean Institute. This…
This sea cucumber, dubbed the “gummy squirrel” (Psychropotes longicauda), was seen at 5,100 m depth on abyssal sediments in the western Clarion-Clipperton Zone. This animal is approximately 60 cm long (including tail),…
The early morning buzz at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hinted at something special. Researchers, policy experts, and ocean enthusiasts gathered, coffee in hand, connecting over plans for the day…
Create your own visited countries map or check out the JavaScript Charts. How many deep-sea stewards? The Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative is a network of over 2600 subscribers from at least 108 countries, shown…