Why Do These Crabs Carry Living Shields? OceanX 2024-06-11 | Carrier crabs have specially adapted legs that they use to carry living invertebrates like sponges and corals. Scientists are still trying to work out the exact reasons for this carrying behavior. The carried items could be used to distract predators, or to provide a physical or chemical shield. We filmed these carrier crabs during a sub dive in the Azores in 2023.
Diving Deep Off the Coast of Sumatra OceanX 2024-06-10 | OceanXplorer has had an exciting week breaking records and welcoming aboard new local scientists as we carry on with our mission in Indonesia of the west coast of Sumatra. Our ROV, which we affectionally call Chimaera, completed its deepest dive to date, reaching an incredible depth of over 4,700 meters. We've continued to encounter breathtaking megafauna as we survey the region so enjoy some of our favorites in this mission update. Expedition organized in partnership withThe National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) of IndonesiaThe Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment (CMMAI)
Did You Know Sharks Can Detach Their Jaws? OceanX 2024-06-09 | This is not a Goblin Shark. This footage, captured by @mattprior22 and @southwestrocksdive shows a sand tiger shark, also known as a grey nurse shark, detaching its jaws.Sharks are able to detach both their lower and upper jaws from their skull to help them catch prey. They have a high biting force due to the muscles that attach to the jaws, and typically kill their prey with strong head shaking once bitten.#shorts
Shark Skin Inspires Several Human Innovations OceanX 2024-06-08 | Dermal denticles are an extremely effective adaptation that provide so many benefits to sharks.Dermal denticles give a thicker layer of protection to sharks, making it harder for predators to bite through their skin. Additionally, the shape of the denticles will deter microorganisms from latching on to and building up on a shark's skin. Dermal denticles are so unique that they have inspired a lot of biomimicry from swimsuit designs to making boats faster. Shark skin was even used as sandpaper way before the manufactured kind we use today.So who's ready to evolve to have teeth skin so we can live in the ocean? Want to learn more about other adaptations humans would need to live underwater? Check out our collab with @WhatIfScienceShow for World Ocean Day on YouTube. #WOD #WorldOceanDay #WOD2024 #Whatif #shorts
Blobfish Should Not Be Named the Ugliest Animal Alive OceanX 2024-06-08 | The blobfish is basically a superhero of adaptation, so it seems a bit unfair to deem them ugly when they are built to thrive in a completely different environment than ours.If humans had to descend to where blobfish live, the air in our bodies would would compress due to the hydrostatic pressure and squish us. For every 10.06 meters we go down in the ocean, the pressure increases by one atmosphere. That means when you are 10 meters below the surface, the pressure is twice as much as it is on land. Since blobfish live at depths between 600 and 1,200 meters, they are constantly under pressure that is 60 to 120 times greater than what humans typically experience. So let's not judge them for being 'blobbier' than normal when dragged up to the surface.Want to learn more about other adaptations humans would need to live in the ocean? Check out our collab with ‘What If’ @WhatIfScienceShow for World Ocean Day on YouTube. #WOD #WorldOceanDay #WOD2024 #Whatif
The Slimy Wonders of Hagfish OceanX 2024-06-07 | Hagfish have been around for over 330 million years, giving them plenty of time to evolve the perfect survival tool: slime. And not just any slime. Hagfish slime is known for its incredible ability to expand in size. In a fraction of a second, a hagfish can fill a whole bucket with this slippery, gooey substance that helps them thwart the attacks of would-be predators.#hagfish #slime #marinebiology #oceans #oceanx #shorts Archival Materials:Tetsuto Miyashita, University of ChicagoZintzen, V., Roberts, C., Anderson, M. et al. Hagfish predatory behaviour and slime defence mechanism. Sci Rep 1, 131 (2011). doi.org/10.1038/srep00131Chaudhary, G., Ewoldt, R.H. and Thiffeault, J.-L. Unravelling hagfish slime. J.R. Soc. Interface 16:20180710 (2019). http://doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2018.0710
Lofi Music - Underwater Footage with Relaxing Music OceanX 2024-06-06 | Sit back, relax, and stay awhile.Dive into the depths with OceanX and enjoy relaxing lofi music over our best ocean footage, from the sunny surface to the sandy seafloor. Filmed all over the world during missions on the OceanXplorer with our submersibles and ROV, we have footage of your favorite sea creatures, from sharks to squids to dolphins. We'll be continuously streaming and adding even more footage in the future. TurtleCam footage courtesy of Dr. Nathan Robinson – @DrNathanRobinson http://www.oceanx.orghttp://www.instagram.com/oceanxhttp://www.facebook.com/oceanxorghttp://www.twitter.com/oceanxtiktok.com/@oceanx#lofi #underwaterfootage #oceancreatures #seacreatures #subdive #submersible #ROV #ROVdive #researchvessel #ocean #chill #stream
Legendary Oceanographer finds Hope in the Azores OceanX 2024-06-05 | Legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle finds hope in the ocean conservation efforts she finds in the Azores - a remote island chain in the north Atlantic whose population has been bound to the sea for centuries. Watch the full video on our YouTube page.#azores #marinescience #conservation #oceanlife #sylviaearle #shorts
The Deepest Squid in the Ocean: The Bigfin OceanX 2024-06-05 | The bigfin squid is the deepest dwelling squid in the entire ocean, having been filmed at an incredible depth of 6,000 meters. This alien-looking creature is also the size of an orca, has no suckers, and its tentacles jut out like "elbows". Bigfins are very rare and unique cephalopods, with much still unknown about how they hunt or reproduce.Finding and studying these deep living creatures is difficult, but important. The more researchers know about these squids' habitats and population sizes, the better they can advocate for their protection. #bigfinsquid #seafloor #deepsea #squid #oceancreatures
Legendary Oceanographer finds Hope in the Azores OceanX 2024-06-05 | Legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle finds hope in the ocean conservation efforts she finds in the Azores - a remote island chain in the north Atlantic whose population has been bound to the sea for centuries.http://www.oceanx.orghttp://www.instagram.com/oceanxhttp://www.facebook.com/oceanxorghttp://www.twitter.com/oceanxtiktok.com/@oceanx #azores #marinescience #conservation #oceanlife #sylviaearle
Filming A Mysterious Deep Sea Shark OceanX 2024-06-04 | During OceanXplorer's 2023 expedition in the United Arab Emirates in partnership with @environmentabudhabi and The Burt Marine Biology Lab, NYU Abu Dhabi we encountered an endangered shark while on a submersible dive.The bramble shark is a deep-dwelling species that's covered in thorns. It's rarely observed, and our close-up encounter marks the first time the species has ever been spotted in the waters of the United Arab Emirates.
The Azores: Crossroads of the Atlantic OceanX 2024-06-04 | The Azores is a remote archipelago that sits right on top of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Everything converges here, from ocean currents and migrating animals to tectonic plates. This oasis of diverse habitats was the perfect place for scientists onboard OceanXplorer to study both open ocean megafauna and deep-sea ecosystems. Filipe Porteiro joined the mission to lend his decades of expertise to both teams, and to help forge another vital connection, between science and policy.http://www.oceanx.orghttp://www.instagram.com/oceanxhttp://www.facebook.com/oceanxorghttp://www.twitter.com/oceanxtiktok.com/@oceanx #azores #deepsea #submersibles #marinebiology #sciencepolicy
Stare Into the Eyes of This Glass Squid OceanX 2024-06-04 | Would you win a staring contest against this glass squid? @oceanexplorergov ’s Seascape Alaska 3 expedition filmed the glass squid 2,300 feet deep in the waters around the Aleutian Islands in Alaska.Glass squid, Taonius borealis, are common in the region. The two white organs are its gills, and they surround the red digestive gland in the center. The eye movements are thought to be the squid’s version of blinking, and below each eye, you can see the light-producing organs called photophores.
Why is whale snot so important? OceanX 2024-06-03 | Whale snot is super valuable to science, but it's super hard to collect. Enter Snotbot, our friends at @oceanalliance have developed a way to collect crucial whale data by flying Snotbot, a modified drone into the plume of air they expel from their blowholes when they surface. The snot inside that plume is FULL of information about health, genetics and behavior.📍 The AzoresWant more awesome ocean content? Check out our YouTube channel to see when another large squid surprised us in the Red Sea. #shorts #whale #azoresislands
Our mission in Indonesia Rolls On OceanX 2024-05-31 | We've been focusing on geological sites recently on our Indonesian Mission. Specifically underwater volcanoes, seeps, and shallow water vent sites. Many people think of volcanoes being above water, but the majority of volcanoes are actually located below the ocean's surface. Studying these sites can help predict tsunamis and also reveal new ecosystems to scientists.Expedition organized in partnership withThe National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) of IndonesiaThe Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment (CMMAI)
What Happens When a Whale Dies? OceanX 2024-05-30 | Whale falls can provide food in the deep sea for 50 years. Usually deep sea creatures survive on tiny bits of organic matter, known as marine snow, that constantly float down. A whale fall is a much heartier food source for these animals that never see the light of day, but it is not a guarantee they will ever come across one in their lifetimes. #whalefall #deepsea #underwaterfootage #zombieworms #shorts
Roly Polys Deep-Sea Cousins OceanX 2024-05-28 | Isopods are the deep-sea cousins of roly polys, or pill bugs. These crustaceans are deep-sea scavengers who play an important role in recycling energy.Though they’ve been around for hundreds of millions of years, this species wasn’t observed until 2019, when researchers from the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) at Stony Brook University and the Cape Eleuthera Institute joined OceanX on an expedition to explore biodiversity in the deep waters of the Bahamas.Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst used a technique called photogrammetry to build an animated 3D model of the isopod.Discoveries like this one highlight how important it is to keep exploring the unexplored. The more we learn about deep-sea ecosystems, the better we can understand and protect them📝 A new species of deep-sea Booralana Bruce, 1986 (Crustacea: Isopoda: Cirolanidae) from The Bahamas, Western North Atlantic doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5399.3.4 via Zootaxa
Mother Whale Teaching Baby to Slap Tail OceanX 2024-05-27 | This footage from erinharamoto on TikTok captures something adorable: a mother whale teaching her baby how to slap its tail. Marine mammals are known to teach each other techniques, passing down behaviors through generations. This behavior, sometimes called lob-tailing, is thought to be used during hunting or to communicate among whales.#whale #cuteanimals #babyanimals #oceannews #oceanx
Shark Lassoing in the Open Ocean OceanX 2024-05-24 | Imagine you're surrounded by sharks in the open ocean, and you have to dive down and rope them by hand.That's exactly what our colleagues at the University of the Azores do, all in the name of science.This method is actually way less impactful to the animals and breaks off in a couple days to provide all kinds of scientific data📍 The AzoresWant more awesome ocean content? Check out the @oceanx channel to see when another large squid surprised us in the Red Sea.#azores #shark #diving #science #oceanx #shorts
How Sea Otters Stay Warm OceanX 2024-05-23 | Sea otters are also unique for using tools to eat their favorite foods. They will use rocks to crack open shells of crabs, clams, and mussels. What's your favorite fact about otters? #seaotters #oceanmammal #oceancreature #cuteanimal #shorts
OceanXplorer Has Kicked Off an Expedition in Indonesia OceanX 2024-05-22 | OceanXplorer has left Singapore and arrived in Indonesian waters for our months long expedition. First thing on the list is diving on hydrothermal vents with our ROV to observe these extreme habitats. OceanX will continue to explore and sample the region with our submersibles and remotely operated vehicles, so keep an eye on our channels to see what we dive on next. There may be even more unexpected encounters like how we rescued a Hawksbill turtle from some ghost nets this week.Expedition organized in partnership with @brinindonesia1 and @kemenkomarves.#indonesia #shorts #oceanx
Exploring Indonesia: A historical mission OceanX 2024-05-20 | This month, we launched a landmark exploration mission to Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelago, to further the global understanding of one of the most biodiverse and threatened oceanic regions.Together with the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment (CMMAI) and the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) of Indonesia, we embark on a five-leg mission that will support comprehensive data collection to empower informed decision-making – for sustainable fishery management, effective conservation strategies, and proactive mitigation efforts to safeguard against future natural disasters.Follow along at @OceanX for all things Mission Indonesia.@kemenkomarves @brin_indonesia1 @kemdikbudRI27
Have You Ever Seen Octopus Eggs? OceanX 2024-05-20 | These are octopus eggs, shown in footage of an octopus garden in the Arctic by @OceanExplorationNOAA. Mother octopuses are quite caring, protecting the eggs, cementing them to the side of the wall, and blowing fresh water on them for oxygen. However, the treatment doesn’t last long: Octopus mothers self-destruct after reproduction, sometimes even consuming their own arms, and die before the eggs are born.The footage was taken by NOAA Ocean Exploration in the Gulf of Alaska.
What Defines a Submersible OceanX 2024-05-17 | One question we get asked a lot at OceanX is "are submersibles and submarines different?" They are. In this video, we'll go over some of the basics that make submersibles – what we use on OceanXplorer – distinct from submarines.#submersible #submarine #shorts
What Dont You Know About Dugongs and Manatees? OceanX 2024-05-16 | Manatees and dugongs may have a lot in common with each other, but they are distinctively different from other marine mammals. They are the only living members of the order Sirenia and the only mammals in the ocean that are strictly herbivores. Both sea cows are unfortunately also vulnerable or endangered in different regions due to habitat loss, pollution, and boat strikes. As more marine protected areas are created across the world, hopefully these floating boulders will continue to thrive. #manatee #dugong #underwaterfootage #cuteoceananimal #seacows
Goodbye Singapore 👋 OceanX 2024-05-15 | After two months in Singapore, it's almost time to say goodbye. Here is a look at our last week in this beautiful country.#ocean #oceanx #singapore #shorts
The Fish Fart Heard in Sweden OceanX 2024-05-14 | Fears of a Russian submarine off the coast of Sweden in the 90's lead to some interesting research about fish bladders. It may sound like a weird connection, but so much is still being learned and uncovered about the ocean everyday, sometimes from unique circumstances.To put a long story short, underwater bacon frying sounds led to some back and forth between Sweden and Russia, but luckily Sweden had some biologists and their local fishing community come up with a non-threatening, but slightly embarrassing explanation.Turns out, herrings have a very unique swim bladder system. Some fish expel the excess gas like a burp, and other fish don't even have their swim bladders attached to their digestive systems at all. Herrings expel excess gas through their rear when they want to sink lower in the water, and apparently their "farts" sound like bacon frying in a pan. And since herrings swim in large schools, if they all expel gas at the same time, military grade hydrophones can clearly hear it. #sweden #russia #herring #fish #fishbiology #marinescience #oceanstories #oceanfacts #shorts
The Oceans Forgotten Predators OceanX 2024-05-09 | If you ask most people to name an ocean predator, they’ll probably say a shark. But what about jellies? From huge Lion’s mane jellyfish, to trailing siphonophore colonies, to tiny comb jellies, gelatinous predators are a vital part of marine ecosystems. And yet, they’ve often been ignored.#jellyfish #marinebiology #science #funfacts #oceanx #shorts
The Most Powerful Tool in Ocean Exploration OceanX 2024-05-08 | OceanXplorer is a state-of-the-art research vessel that is able to explore parts of the ocean often previously unknown to man. It takes a lot to make this exploration happen, but there's one piece of equipment that really makes our entire operation possible: the CTD.#marinescience #oceanography #exploration #funfacts #oceanx #shorts
Revealing the Secret Lives of Devil Rays OceanX 2024-05-07 | Scientists know that megafauna like Chilean devil rays play key roles in oceanic ecosystems, and yet, much about them is still a mystery. In the Azores, where the rays form iconic aggregations every summer (youtube.com/watch?v=KeDO7ft__2s), Pedro Afonso, Jorge Fontes, and their students are hatching a plan to gain a whole new perspective on their habitat use. Equipped with non-invasive camera tags and all the environmental sampling tools of OceanXplorer, they might be able to unlock new secrets from the lives of these graceful giants.http://www.oceanx.orghttp://www.instagram.com/oceanxhttp://www.facebook.com/oceanxorghttp://www.twitter.com/oceanxtiktok.com/@oceanx #azores #devilrays #marinebiology #megafauna #oceanx
OceanXplorer is Heading to Our Next Mission OceanX 2024-05-03 | OceanX has been busy wrapping up programs and events in 📍Singapore. We're thrilled we could showcase some of our incredible footage on our immersive dome and VR headsets during the Philanthropy Asia Summit. Now, OceanXplorer is leaving port and sailing towards our next mission. Where do you think we're heading to next?#philanthropyasiasummit #oceanxplorer #oceanx #vr #360footage
Pole and Line Fishing OceanX 2024-05-03 | In the Azores, the future of fishing lies in the past. The pole and line method of fishing for tuna in the Azores is a traditional and sustainable fishing technique that has been practiced in the region for centuries.Learn more about this sustainable tradition and watch the full video on our YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=30ay-vifpnY#poleandlinefishing #azores #tunafishing #tuna #shorts
The Future of the Arctic Depends on a 100-Year-Old Treaty OceanX 2024-05-03 | What do a remote Arctic archipelago, fisheries, World War I, and climate change have in common? The Svalbard Treaty. Back in 1920, dozens of countries signed an agreement allowing all of them equal fishing rights around the islands, which were previously no man’s land but are now controlled by Norway (a stipulation of the Treaty). At the time, it was no big deal - there wasn’t much to fish in Svalbard anyway. But as the Atlantic warms, species like mackerel are ranging farther and farther north. With so many stakeholders at play, political tensions are rising, and this important Arctic ecosystem is at risk.Learn more about this treaty by watching our YouTube video on the topic: youtu.be/2rptcuFGjnwArchival materials courtesy of:National Archives and Records AdministrationNational Library of Norway@UniBergen#Svalbard #Arctic #fisheries #Norway #OceanX #shorts
TurtleCam OceanX 2024-05-02 | Ever wondered what a day in the life of a sea turtle is like? Turns out, it's very chill and relaxing. We've added footage filmed by turtles to our lofi music livestream. Check it out and experience life underwater with your favorite marine reptile.Tune into our continuous livestream on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/watch?v=px02uuiHoSgTurtleCam footage courtesy of Dr. Nathan Robinson – @drnathanrobinson#turtles #POV #underwaterfootage #cuteanimals #turtle #shorts
The Future of Fishing OceanX 2024-05-01 | In the Azores, the future of fishing lies in the past. The pole and line method of fishing for tuna in the Azores is a traditional and sustainable fishing technique that has been practiced in the region for centuries. This method involves the use of a small fishing boat and a long wooden pole and an unbaited hook at the end. Overall, the pole and line method of fishing for tuna in the Azores is a unique and traditional approach that relies on the skill and knowledge of local fishermen. It showcases the region's commitment to sustainable fishing practices and celebrates its maritime heritage.http://www.oceanx.orghttp://www.instagram.com/oceanxhttp://www.facebook.com/oceanxorghttp://www.twitter.com/oceanxtiktok.com/@oceanx #azores #tuna #fishing #sustainableseafood #oceans Musicbed SYNCID: MB01AJW6JTBAQ2C
Thats not water! Thats BREATH. OceanX 2024-04-30 | Contrary to popular belief, whales aren't shooting giant streams of water out of their heads when they surface - they're breathing! The warm moist air of their lungs condenses in the cooler outside air, creating the iconic "spout". #shorts
The Perfect Livestream OceanX 2024-04-24 | Our scuba diving footage from our recent Seychelles mission is now added to our continuous lofi music livestream. It's the perfect livestream to play while your working, relaxing before bed, or hanging with friends. With chill music and our best underwater footage from our missions around the globe, there's something for everyone. Relax and vibe with us now or anytime, on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/live/px02uuiHoSg?feature=share#lofi #underwaterfootage #scubadiving #lofimusic #seychelles
Guarding the Ocean from Space OceanX 2024-04-24 | On the Azorean island of Santa Maria, a remote station keeps silent watch over the North Atlantic using a network of satellites.http://www.oceanx.orghttp://www.instagram.com/oceanxhttp://www.facebook.com/oceanxorghttp://www.twitter.com/oceanxtiktok.com/@oceanx #azores #satellites #conservation #ocean #science
Celebrating our Ocean this Earth Day OceanX 2024-04-22 | Not only does it cover about 71% of our planet, the ocean stores 50 times more carbon than the atmosphere, and 20 times more than land plants and soil combined. 🌏 This #EarthDay, remember the ocean and help us celebrate one of our planets greatest natural resources.OceanX is exploring the ocean and bringing it back to the world to better understand and protect it for future generations.
Exploration ➡ Inspiration OceanX 2024-04-19 | While in Singapore, we've debuted a hybrid Young Explorers Program to give even more people hands on experiences aboard the OceanXplorer. Learning about the science and media aspects of ocean exploration can deepen interest about the ocean and inspire new career paths for many people. From sitting in the pilot seat for an ROV to watching underwater footage in 3D, there is so much on a research vessel to learn about. Stay tuned to our socials to hear more about our educational programs.#marinescience #researchvessel #ocean #oceaneducation #marineeducation #singapore #shorts
Why do so many devil rays come to this one spot in the ocean? OceanX 2024-04-17 | Every summer, Chilean devil rays gather in large schools above a shallow seamount in the Azores archipelago. These oceanic nomads are still little understood, and the Azores is one of only a few locations where these rays gather in large numbers providing a unique opportunity for biologist Ana Sobral to unravel their mysterious lives.http://www.oceanx.orghttp://www.instagram.com/oceanxhttp://www.facebook.com/oceanxorghttp://www.twitter.com/oceanxtiktok.com/@oceanx #devilrays #azores #marinebiology #ocean #seamounts
Sperm Whales are the loudest animals on earth. OceanX 2024-04-16 | Sperm whale clicks are incredibly loud. They are in fact the loudest animals on earth and the sounds are so powerful they have the potential to do you serious harm (hypothetically anyway). @oceanalliance #shorts
Where Could the Megalodon be Hiding? 🦈 OceanX 2024-04-13 | The Megalodon was the biggest shark that ever lived, but people still wonder if it could be hiding out in the depths of the ocean somewhere. Even though the ocean covers 70% of Earth's surface and is still largely unexplored, the Megalodon went extinct about 3 million years ago, as that's when it disappeared from the fossil record. Megalodons preferred swimming in warmer waters and required lots of large prey to feed on, so it's theorized that when the climate cooled, they lost habitat and significant food resources leading to their extinction. #themeg #meg #megalodon #oceanexploration #oceanhistory #shorts
OceanXplorer Update:📍Singapore OceanX 2024-04-12 | OceanXplorer is currently docked in📍Singapore and we've been busy with immersive educational tours for local educators and students. We're thrilled to open up our vessel and have people explore our labs, submersibles, and ROV to learn more about how we research and explore the ocean. We'll also be launching a hybrid version of our Young Explorers Program, so keep an eye on our socials to learn more about that.#oceaneducation #marinescience #oceanresearch #marinevessel #oceanxplorer #singapore #shorts
The Diver Protecting His Local Reefs OceanX 2024-04-10 | Born and raised in Montecristi, Robinson's family was always connected to the sea. As a young man, he was hired by a company to reclaim cargo from shipwrecks. After a while, he realized that he wanted to not just take from the ocean and decided to open a dive shop as a way to try and preserve the ocean for everyone. There he connect with marine ecologists and biologists, sparking a new love of the flora & fauna from the sea.Watch the full video about Robinson on our YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=oWlazk_aCZ8&feature=youtu.be#coral #dominicanrepublic #scubadiving #coralrestoration #marineresearch
The Diver Protecting His Local Reefs OceanX 2024-04-10 | Born and raised in Montecristi, Robinson's family was always connected to the sea. As a young man, he was hired by a company to reclaim cargo from shipwrecks. After a while, he realized that he wanted to not just take from the ocean and decided to open a dive shop as a way to try and preserve the ocean for everyone. As his dive shop began to grow, contracts began to come in from marine ecologists and biologists, sparking a new love of the flora & fauna from the sea.http://www.oceanx.orghttp://www.instagram.com/oceanxhttp://www.facebook.com/oceanxorghttp://www.twitter.com/oceanxtiktok.com/@oceanx#dominicanrepublic #coralreef #conservation #marinelife #oceanx
Cleaning A Research Vessel At Sea OceanX 2024-04-03 | Here's a side of ocean research - and our research vessel - that you don't see every day.Marine organisms like bacteria, algae, barnacles, and worms are constantly trying to colonize hard submerged surfaces--like ships. When this marine life builds up on a ship, it's called biofouling. And it happens even faster in warm waters. During our expedition in the Gulf of Oman, our crew had to tackle some buildup that was interfering with the scientific and mapping sensors on the ship's hull, so that we could get back to doing science.http://www.oceanx.orghttp://www.instagram.com/oceanxhttp://www.facebook.com/oceanxorghttp://www.twitter.com/oceanxtiktok.com/@oceanx#researchvessel #marinescience #gulfofoman #scubadiving #oceanexploration
The Future of the Arctic Depends on a 100-Year-Old Treaty OceanX 2024-04-02 | What do a remote Arctic archipelago, fisheries, World War I, and climate change have in common? The Svalbard Treaty. Back in 1920, dozens of countries signed an agreement allowing all of them equal fishing rights around the islands, which were previously no man’s land but are now controlled by Norway (a stipulation of the Treaty). At the time, it was no big deal - there wasn’t much to fish in Svalbard anyway. But as the Atlantic warms, species like mackerel are ranging farther and farther north. With so many stakeholders at play, political tensions are rising, and this important Arctic ecosystem is at risk.Archival materials courtesy of:National Archives and Records AdministrationNational Library of Norwayhttp://www.oceanx.orghttp://www.instagram.com/oceanxhttp://www.facebook.com/oceanxorghttp://www.twitter.com/oceanxtiktok.com/@oceanx@UniBergen #arctic #oceanhistory #treaty #svalbard #norway #atlantic #fisheries
Rare Bioluminescent Deep-Sea Squid Caught on ROV Camera OceanX 2024-04-01 | This rare Dana octopus squid surprised us in the Seychelles. It lives in the deep sea and has only been seen in it's natural habitat a handful of times before. This squid is not only very big, but it has the largest photophores of any bioluminescent creature on earth. You can see it flashing them at our ROV in this video. 📍 SeychellesWant more squid content? Check out our YouTube channel to see when another large squid surprised us in the Red Sea. http://www.oceanx.orghttp://www.instagram.com/oceanxhttp://www.facebook.com/oceanxorghttp://www.twitter.com/oceanxtiktok.com/@oceanx#squid #cephalopod #rov #rovdive #oceanexploration #bioluminescence
Submersible Engulfed by Schooling Fish in the Seychelles Caught on 360 Camera OceanX 2024-03-30 | Join OceanX on a dive in our media submersible as we are unexpectedly engulfed in a school of Golden Trevally. Filmed during OceanXplorer's expedition in the Seychelles, we caught this special moment in 360, so click and drag to experience the beauty and wonder of our ocean with us.Let us know in the comments what other content you'd like to see in 360.📍 Seychelleshttp://www.oceanx.orghttp://www.instagram.com/oceanxhttp://www.facebook.com/oceanxorghttp://www.twitter.com/oceanxtiktok.com/@oceanx#360camera #sub #submersible #seychelles #diving #fishschool
