During Dive 03 of Windows to the Deep 2021, we conducted a series of midwater transects at several depths to gain a better understanding of what lives in the water column in this region. We spotted this deep-sea smelt in the family Bathylagidae during our 500-meter(1,640-foot) transect. Given the proximity to the surface, lighting was a challenge at this depth, but we were still able to image several arrow worms in the phylum Chaetognatha along with siphonophores, jellyfish, and other animals.
Deep-sea Smelt
Image courtesy of NOAA Ocean Exploration, Windows to the Deep 2021.
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During Dive 03 of Windows to the Deep 2021, we conducted a series of midwater transects at several depths to gain a better understanding of what lives in the water column in this region. We spotted this deep-sea smelt in the family Bathylagidae during our 500-meter(1,640-foot) transect. Given the proximity to the surface, lighting was a challenge at this depth, but we were still able to image several arrow worms in the phylum Chaetognatha along with siphonophores, jellyfish, and other animals.