This deepsea Octopus (or Squid) was filmed in the depths of the Gulf of Mexico by a work class ROV. At first we believed this to be a Cirrate Octopus, but now we believe it to be a Vampire Squid/Umbrella... continue reading

posted by newtboy 1 year 8 months 4 weeks ago • 75 views • 2:12

MBARI sustained our commitment to ocean exploration and discovery in 2021. The year brought more challenges, but exploring our big, blue backyard always inspires awe and wonder—and curiosity about the... continue reading

posted by newtboy 2 years 12 months ago • 381 views • 3:16

Jellyfish have long been the subjects of human fascination since the beginning of sea exploration: with today's ROVs, previously unseen jellies have now been observed. These are five of the most fascinating... continue reading

posted by newtboy 3 years 4 months 3 weeks ago • 353 views • 11:29

This strange creature was only discovered by marine biologists in 2007 during a deep water expedition. Teuthidodrilus, commonly known as the "Squidworm", is just as flamboyant as it is strange in appearance.... continue reading

posted by newtboy 4 years 11 months 1 week ago • 779 views • 3:38

YouTube description: This translucent Deepstaria jelly unfurled as it whorled and shapeshifted in currents created by ROV Hercules' thrusters. Its bright red resident isopod, a relative of the pillbug,... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 5 years 2 months 3 weeks ago • 793 views • 5:43

YouTube description: At first this ghostly octopus drifted past the camera on ROV Hercules flapping wing-like fins, then inverted its webbed arms, ballooning out to reveal eight rows of suckers. This... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 6 years 1 month 2 weeks ago • 499 views • 2:27