Tag: octopus
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Discovering the Deep: Exploring Remote Pacific MPAs
On March 25th, the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer wrapped up an exciting cruise to explore the depths of remote Pacific Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). As scientists collected data and made discoveries over the course of the expedition’s 19 dives, the remotely operated vehicles collected amazing images of life in the deep ocean.
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The Scintillating Sea Life of Pao Pao Seamount
The NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer had an amazing dive March 9, 2017 on Pao Pao Seamount, an underwater mountain in the Tokelau Seamount Chain in the South Pacific.
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Weekend Discoveries
The NOAA Okeanos Explorer visited two seamounts in American Samoa over the weekend. During these dives, the team on board found some great biology: Image courtesy of NOAA Office of Exploration and Research
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Okeanos Explorer cruise summary – Exploring the Marianas
The EX1605L1 leg of NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer‘s trip to the Marianas was captivating, to say the least! From new species of jellyfish, to hydrothermal vent chimneys, this exploration leg was jam-packed with discoveries. Okeanos started this cruise leg near Guam, then moved towards the Marianas Trench Marine National Monument (MTMNM) and the Commonwealth of the…
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Dancing with an Octopus
While diving in the Gulf of Mexico, the E/V Nautilus crew observed this majestic octopus as it was gliding through the ocean. Octopi are highly evolved members of the mollusk family, and are capable of many incredible things – this octopus put on a dance for the ROV! Video source copyright Ocean Exploration Trust.
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Sneaky Rock-topus
In this Moment of Discovery, the E/V Nautilus crew witnesses an interesting defensive display, as an octopus camouflaged itself to mimic a rock. Source video copyright Ocean Exploration Trust.