Eyes on the Seafloor
Video courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2019 Southeastern U.S. Deep-sea Exploration. Download larger version (mp4, 75.8 MB).

From fish and shrimp to sponges, octopods, and corals, exploring with remotely operated vehicles Deep Discoverer and Seirios provides us with an unprecedented look at life on the seafloor. Being able to observe these animals in situ, alive and in their natural habitats, expands our understanding of the deep ocean.