The Super-Corals of the Red Sea OceanX 2024-03-23 | Coral reefs, some of the world’s richest environments, find themselves increasingly at risk as a result of abnormally high ocean temperatures and increased acidification, both consequences of climate change. Yet, in the Red Sea there is a ray of hope. The Red Sea is the hottest, and saltiest sea on earth, yet despite this, vibrant, healthy coral reefs survive here. If scientists can understand what it is about these corals that make them so resilient it could unlock the key to saving threatened reefs around the world.📍Red Sea with @ncw_center2597 #rsde http://www.oceanx.orghttp://www.instagram.com/oceanxhttp://www.facebook.com/oceanxorghttp://www.twitter.com/oceanxtiktok.com/@oceanx#redsea #coral #coralreef #climatechange #ocean #oceanexploration #oceanlife
Fishing for Footage: Baited Remote Underwater Video Systems OceanX 2024-10-18 | Baited Remote Underwater Video Systems, or BRUVS, are an increasingly popular method of studying marine communities. They're non-invasive, and they help give scientists a more complete look at what species live in a habitat than could ever be achieved by scuba diving. BRUVS can even be used to see animals in the vast open ocean, a place humans rarely get to explore. Meet the team that joined OceanX to deploy BRUVS in the Seychelles, and see some of the amazing footage they collected!http://www.oceanx.orghttp://www.instagram.com/oceanxhttp://www.facebook.com/oceanxorghttp://www.twitter.com/oceanxtiktok.com/@oceanx #bruvs #seychelles #aldabra #marinebiology #oceanxplorers @saveourseas @universityofseychelles1734 @IslandConservationSociety
Lofi Music - Underwater Footage with Relaxing Music OceanX 2024-10-17 | 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
Watch a massive shark bump into our sub OceanX 2024-10-17 | This is what it’s like to sit in the blackness of the deep sea. In a 3-person submersible. 500 hundred meters below the ocean’s surface. … and then a giant twenty foot six-gill shark comes out of nowhere and just bumps straight into your sub. And then more show up.
Surprising Facts About The Most Mysterious Mobula Ray OceanX 2024-10-16 | The Chilean devil ray is one of the most elusive of the mobula rays. We know surprisingly little about them.It was only ten years ago that scientists learned these rays can dive to extreme depths, and today, researchers are still trying to learn what the rays do on these incredible deep-sea dives.During our Azores research expedition, marine scientists from the University of the Azores joined OceanXplorer to uncover the secret lives of the Chilean devil ray.http://www.oceanx.orghttp://www.instagram.com/oceanxhttp://www.facebook.com/oceanxorghttp://www.twitter.com/oceanxtiktok.com/@oceanx
Exploring Ocean Worlds OceanX 2024-10-14 | From one team exploring an ocean world to another, wishing @NASA and the #EuropaClipper team a successful launch today. We can’t wait to see what is discovered! 🌊@NASASolarSystem @nasa_jpl941 @NASAEarthObservatory @NASAEarthdata @NASAOceanColor @NASAKennedy
These Dolphins Make Flipping 20 ft in the Air Look Effortless OceanX 2024-10-14 | Spotted off the coast of southern California, these bottlenose dolphins were repeatedly flipping 20 ft (6 meters) in the air. Jumping that high takes so much energy to do, so it's a rare sight to see.This behavior could be connected to communication or hunting, but it also could just be playful behavior and the dolphins having fun. The whale watching company that filmed them said there was an abundance of anchovy off the coast recently, so the dolphins were likely very fed and happy, and full of energy.Footage courtesy of : Newport Coastal Adventure / videographer Christine Schultz
Getting our fins wet in Malaysia OceanX 2024-10-12 | We’re currently conducting operations for the third and final phase of our mission in Malaysia. From shallow coral surveys with our scuba team, to ROV dives at mesophotic reef sites to collect environmental DNA samples, scientists on board are collecting the puzzle pieces for a better understanding the marine ecosystem in Pahang’s waters. In partnership with: University Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)(@OfficialUMT), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)(@officialiium)(@afiqdurr)
Love life of an anglerfish OceanX 2024-10-10 | Welcome to the midnight zone, an alien world that the deep-sea anglerfish calls home. These toothy sea creatures have developed unique adaptations to live in the dark ocean depths where resources are scarce. To live in pitch-black darkness, these masters of stealth use their iconic bioluminescent lures to attract prey. But that’s not all – their bizarre and intense mating ritual, where males fuse to females in a permanent union, ensures survival in a place where encounters are rare. Somehow thriving in one of the most extreme environments on Earth, the anglerfish reigns as one of nature’s most resilient creatures.
Why Is The Ocean Bubbling Here? OceanX 2024-10-09 | In shallow waters off of northern Sumatra, Indonesia, bubbles are escaping from the seafloor. Ride along with scientists on our research expedition as we get an up close look at this hydrocarbon seep.Like, comment, and subscribe for more ocean explorations!http://www.oceanx.orghttp://www.instagram.com/oceanxhttp://www.facebook.com/oceanxorghttp://www.twitter.com/oceanxtiktok.com/@oceanx
Our New Mission in Malaysia OceanX 2024-10-07 | We’re kicking off Phase 1 of our mission here in Malaysia. Over the course of 4 days we’ve successfully conducted plankton net tows, CTD deployments, and an exploratory ROV dive. We’re so grateful to have worked with so many talented scientists from Malaysia and excited to see what they will do with this new ocean data. The mission continues onto Phase 2 so keep an eye on our feeds for more from our Malaysia mission.In partnership with: University Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), and Malaysia Ocean Research Alliance (MORA).
NOAAs Newest Satellite Gives Stunning Views of our Beautiful Ocean OceanX 2024-10-07 | NOAA's newest satellite is showing us how stunning Earth's ocean truly is.Launched in late June and reaching geostationary orbit on July 7th, NOAA recently released the first images from the GOES-19 satellite.This satellite orbits 22,236 miles (35,785 km) above the equator at the same speed the Earth rotates, which allows it to track weather conditions in real time, such as wildfires, dust storms, volcanic eruptions, and hurricanes.GOES-19 is the final satellite NOAA will launch in the GOES-R series. Currently @usnoaagov and @NASA are developing GeoXO satellites to further advance Earth observations from geostationary orbit
Colossal Squid vs Giant Squid: Uncovering the Oceans Ultimate Giant OceanX 2024-10-04 | The ocean is full of monsters. Millions of odd, terrifying, and extraordinary creatures lurking in the deep. But none are quite as legendary as the giant squid. Well what if I told you there was something even bigger... I give you... the COLOSSAL squid.Correction Corner: We mention that both the colossal and giant squid live in the twilight zone. While true, scientists are quite certain they live even deeper - all the way down to 2,000m.@DrNathanRobinson http://www.oceanx.orghttp://www.instagram.com/oceanxhttp://www.facebook.com/oceanxorghttp://www.twitter.com/oceanxtiktok.com/@oceanx
How Do These Deadly Lakes Form on the Ocean Seafloor? OceanX 2024-10-03 | Deep-sea brine pools are one of the most deadly environments on Earth. They are anoxic and will pickle creatures that unfortunately swim in it too long, but life still finds a way to thrive along their edges.OceanX has studied several brine pools and discovered the first brine pools in the Gulf of Aqaba in the Red Sea. By studying these pools and the creatures that can live in these extreme environments, we may get insight into how life began on our planet and how it may begin on others.Finding a deep-sea brine pool isn't easy, as they have only been found in three locations in the whole world - the Gulf of Mexico, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Red sea. This excludes polar brines, which are also difficult to study as they underneath polar sea ice.Brine pools seem otherworldly, with brine so dense that our ROV can rest on top of it without sinking. And the creatures floating in it do not decompose - they remain preserved as the brine essentially “pickles” them.
Filming whale sharks from a helicopter OceanX 2024-10-02 | The power of OceanXplorer lies in its ability to run multiple operations simultaneously. Strap in to see how, in Red Sea, we used different assets - from helicopter to zodiacs - to capture one amazing shot of a whale shark.
Sea Lions Map the Australian Seafloor in New Study OceanX 2024-09-30 | Much of the ocean is still unmapped and unexplored. Most mapping surveys require vessels, and that can be costly, involve a lot of personnel, and require favorable weather conditions. Nathan Angelakis, a Ph.D. student at the University of Adelaide, sought a novel way to map the Australian continental shelf using sea lions.Australian sea lions are benthic predators, meaning they are foraging on the seafloor to eat, making them the perfect subjects. They are also endangered so the videos can help identify critical habitats that need protecting for their survival.Cameras were placed on 8 female sea lions and were taken off after 2-10 days. In total, the sea lions mapped ~560 km (~350 miles) of the seafloor ranging in depths from 5 to 110m (16 to 360 ft) and identified 6 benthic habitats: macroalgae reef, macroalgae meadow, bare sand, sponge/sand, invertebrate reef and invertebrate boulder habitats.The study concludes that using animal-borne videos can help fill in the gaps for many maps and simultaneously provide insight into animal behaviors.Angelakis et al., Using sea lion-borne video to map diverse benthic habitats in southern Australia, Frontiers in Marine Science, 2024 doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2024.1425554
Goodbye Singapore, Hello Malaysia OceanX 2024-09-28 | We wrapped up our events in Singapore and began our journey into uncharted seas, we are headed to Malaysia. A new country, a new science mission, and a fresh new take on the coastal environment means we need to properly prepare with the right protocols and a new crew. We have some exciting new objectives for the mission that we can’t wait to share. As always, stay curious, and keep exploring.
How Do Squids Change Colors? OceanX 2024-09-26 | We’ve filmed quite a few squids and other squishy cephalopods changing colors while out on mission on the OceanXplorer. No matter how many times we encounter them doing this magic trick to blend into their surroundings, it is always a marvel to watch. Octopuses and cuttlefish have even more kinds of specialized cells and muscles that allow them to reflect colors and change the texture of their skin to make them invisible in a coral reef.#squidtember #chromatophores #squid #cephalopod
Rare Encounter with Dozens of Deep-Sea Octopuses OceanX 2024-09-25 | OceanX recently completed the deepest ever submersible dive in the Seychelles, but that wasn't the only remarkable part of that day. We also encountered an aggregation of deep-sea cephalopods, which we believe to be dumbo octopuses. These animals are hardly ever captured on film, let alone in the numbers that we saw. Watch to enjoy the amazing footage and learn more about this discovery.http://www.oceanx.orghttp://www.instagram.com/oceanxhttp://www.facebook.com/oceanxorghttp://www.twitter.com/oceanxtiktok.com/@oceanx
Experience the Ocean from the POV of a Great White Shark OceanX 2024-09-25 | This is what ‘LeeBeth’ the great white shark sees. Chip Michalove (@outcast_sport_fishing on Instagram) captured this footage after putting a tag on the great white for research purposes. The 14-foot shark was tagged off the Georgia coast so researchers could follow its journey.The tag sits on the shark’s fin and pings a satellite when it comes above water. It reportedly doesn’t hurt LeeBeth, who has gained quite a following on social media.
OceanXplorers: Jurassic Shark - The Deeper Dive OceanX 2024-09-24 | Follow the team as they tag the elusive Sixgill Shark at depth for only the second time in history.Deep-sea giants like the Sixgill Shark have been around since the time of the dinosaurs, and have unique feeding patterns that impact their ability to thrive and survive -- as well as the overall health of the coastal ecosystem. Our team traveled to the Azores to learn more about these patterns and study the impacts of their metabolism.Take a deeper dive behind the scenes of #OceanXplorers to learn how science, tech, and storytelling came together to bring this series to life: oceanx.org/deeperdive@NatGeo @NatGeoWild @BBCStudios @disneyplus @hulu
OceanXplorers: Jurassic Shark - The Deeper Dive OceanX 2024-09-24 | Follow the team as they tag the elusive Sixgill Shark at depth for only the second time in history.Deep-sea giants like the Sixgill Shark have been around since the time of the dinosaurs, and have unique feeding patterns that impact their ability to thrive and survive -- as well as the overall health of the coastal ecosystem. Our team traveled to the Azores to learn more about these patterns and study the impacts of their metabolism.Take a deeper dive behind the scenes of "OceanXplorers" to learn how science, tech, and storytelling came together to bring this series to life: oceanx.org/deeperdiveScience Specialists:Dr. Jorge FontesDr. Pedro AfonsoOkeanos - Institute of Marine Scienceoceanx.orghttp://www.instagram.com/oceanxhttp://www.facebook.com/oceanxorghttp://www.twitter.com/oceanxtiktok.com/@oceanx#OceanXplorers #NatGeo #Disney+ #Ocean #jamescameron @NatgeotvIt@NatGeo @NatGeoWild @BBCStudios @disneyplus @hulu
Wrapping up in Singapore OceanX 2024-09-23 | We had an eventful week here in Singapore! We’re continuing to host education tours on the OceanXplorer and inviting many guests onboard from around the world. The OceanX Education program continues to innovate and inspire students from all walks of life and provide everyone a closer look into ocean exploration. We were excited to showcase our AR and VR capabilities with our headsets and immersive dome experience. Our blue carpet moment this week came with the Southeast Asia premiere of our docuseries with National Geographic, The #OceanXplorers now streaming on @disneyplus and NatGeoTV.Thank you to our Partners:Ministry of Singapore (@MOESpore), United Women Singapore (@UnitedWomenSingapore), Access Singapore, Council on International Educational Exchange, Tanoto Foundation, No.17 Foundation, Rolex, National Geographic (@NatGeo), BBC Natural History Unit, Lightstorm Earth, MAGES Tech@principlesbyraydalio
Whales tell us that Colossal Squids are Alive and the Megalodon is Extinct OceanX 2024-09-19 | Sperm whales can reveal so much about the other species living in the deep ocean.We also know that the ripped off squid arms that are attached on some sperm whales sometimes are from colossal squid specifically because of the size and that the suckers have hooks in them, making them distinctly different from a giant squid’s teeth like suction cup suckers.
From Sunken Ships to Thriving Reefs: The Evolution of Underwater Ecosystems OceanX 2024-09-18 | Artificial reefs have existed for millennia—as long as there have been shipwrecks. An estimated three million wrecks are scattered across the ocean floor. These sometimes accidental structures transform marine ecosystems, boost biodiversity, and provide incredible sea life habitats where natural reefs may be struggling. Follow along as we explore artificial reefs in the Seychelles and beyond.http://www.oceanx.orghttp://www.instagram.com/oceanxhttp://www.facebook.com/oceanxorghttp://www.twitter.com/oceanxtiktok.com/@oceanx
OceanXplorers: Kingdom of the Polar Bear - The Deeper Dive OceanX 2024-09-17 | Follow the team as they investigate the fast changing ice world and how it impacts the Polar Bear population in Svalbard, Norway. The big question on this mission: Are the Polar Bears adapting fast enough?Take a deeper dive behind the scenes of #OceanXplorers to learn how science, tech, and storytelling came together to bring this series to life: oceanx.org/deeperdive @NatGeo @NatGeoWild @BBCStudios @disneyplus @hulu
OceanXplorers: Kingdom of the Polar Bear - The Deeper Dive OceanX 2024-09-17 | Follow the team as they investigate the fast changing ice world and how it impacts the Polar Bear population in Svalbard, Norway. The big question on this mission: Are the Polar Bears adapting fast enough?Take a deeper dive behind the scenes of #OceanXplorers to learn how science, tech, and storytelling came together to bring this series to life: oceanx.org/deeperdiveScience Specialists:Jon AarsDr. Andreas AlexanderNorwegian Polar Institute (@NorskPolarinstituttNPI oceanx.orghttp://www.instagram.com/oceanxhttp://www.facebook.com/oceanxorghttp://www.twitter.com/oceanxtiktok.com/@oceanx#OceanXplorers #NatGeo #Disney+ #Ocean #JamesCameron @NatGeo @NatGeoWild @BBCStudios @disneyplus @hulu
Unusual Salmon Feeding Frenzy in Australia OceanX 2024-09-17 | Look at all those salmon.This drone footage by @leahbai.ley on Instagram captured an unusual sight: a salmon feeding frenzy in Cape Jaffa, off the coast of southeast Australia. While salmon are reportedly common in that area in the spring, they don’t typically come to the surface in such large numbers.Local fishers think that the frenzy could have been linked to the Bonney upwelling, where cold and nutrient-rich water rises to the surface, bringing with it phytoplankton. The phytoplankton feeds krill, which then attract a variety of marine life.
OceanXplorer Returns to Singapore After Wrapping our Indonesia Mission OceanX 2024-09-16 | The OceanXplorer is now back in Singapore as we've wrapped our missions in Indonesia. Even when we docked, we've had a busy week with tours for students and educators that utilize our mixed reality devices.Stay tuned for more exciting updates about our educational work and upcoming missions.
Weve found the giant squid, but cant find the colossal squid OceanX 2024-09-12 | Are you surprised that the largest squid on earth has never been seen at depth before?Also, while an adult giant squid is technically longer than a colossal because their two tentacles are extremely prolonged, an adult colossal squid is much larger in terms of mass and is regarded as being the largest squid currently alive.Oftentimes we get asked how we know the colossal squid is still swimming somewhere in the ocean even though we can't find them, so keep an eye on our channels for an upcoming video where we'll dive into that and explain how we know.
OceanXplorers: Hammerhead Highway - The Deeper Dive OceanX 2024-09-09 | Our team of specialists traveled to the warm shallows of the Bahamas to investigate the coastal ecosystem’s apex predator: The Hammerhead Shark. The goal? To film and study how Hammerhead Sharks use their senses to hunt and survive.The team mounted a telescopic lens on a stabilized gimbal aboard a helicopter and captured a Hammerhead hunting down a ray in stunning detail.But this was only the beginning of our understanding of how these sharks have adapted to their environment in order to thrive.Take a deeper dive behind the scenes of "OceanXplorers" to learn how science, tech, and storytelling came together to bring this series to life: oceanx.org/deeperdive#oceanxplorers @NatGeo @NatGeoWild @BBCStudios @disneyplus @hulu
OceanXplorers: Hammerhead Highway - The Deeper Dive OceanX 2024-09-09 | Follow the journey of the coastal ecosystem’s apex predator: The Hammerhead Shark.Our team of specialists traveled to the warm shallows of the Bahamas to investigate Hammerhead Sharks for the National Geographic series “OceanXplorers.”The focus was to find out how these amazing animals use their senses to hunt and survive. Step one was observation. The team mounted a telescopic lens on a stabilized gimbal aboard a helicopter and captured a Hammerhead hunting down a ray in stunning detail.But this was only the beginning of our understanding of how these sharks have adapted to their environment in order to thrive.Take a deeper dive behind the scenes of "OceanXplorers" to learn how science, tech, and storytelling came together to bring this series to life: oceanx.org/deeperdiveScience Specialists:Erin SpencerMatt SmukallBimini Shark Lab (@BiminiSharkLab) oceanx.orghttp://www.instagram.com/oceanxhttp://www.facebook.com/oceanxorghttp://www.twitter.com/oceanxtiktok.com/@oceanx#OceanXplorers #NatGeo #Disney+ #Ocean #jamescameron @NatGeo @NatGeoWild @BBCStudios @disneyplus @hulu
Search for A Shipwreck Unveils Hidden Deep-Sea Reef OceanX 2024-09-06 | In 2022, a technical diver set out to find a shipwreck off the east coast of the United Arab Emirates, but stumbled upon a groundbreaking discovery instead: a mesophotic reef, at 145 meters below the surface.These reefs thrive at depths with very low light, and are poorly-studied but critical ecosystems. Before this discovery, mesophotic reefs were unknown in the region. The reef is just 10 miles off of the coast, but the deeper waters of the Gulf of Oman are relatively unexplored.In 2023, the team behind the discovery returned to the reef, during OceanXplorer's expedition in the UAE, to map it in high resolution, explore it with submersibles, and discover what new species might be living there.http://www.oceanx.orghttp://www.instagram.com/oceanxhttp://www.facebook.com/oceanxorghttp://www.twitter.com/oceanxtiktok.com/@oceanx
First Ever: Tagging a shark from a sub OceanX 2024-09-05 | Normally, scientists have to “fish” for deep sea sharks, bring them up to the surface, measure them and then tag them in order to learn vital scientific information about them. But that really stinks for a shark. On the surface, it’s way hotter, way brighter and the pressure is way different. It can really stress them out. Sometimes fatally. That’s why, for the first time ever in 2019, a team of researchers on one of our missions in The Bahamas tried out a new method... tagging a deep sea shark from an OceanX submersible. They basically devised a way to trigger a spear gun from inside the sub, which, if done right, will implant a tag into the sharks. This had never been done before. This is the kind of impossible science we love to tackle at OceanX.
Encountering a huge bioluminescent squid in the Seychelles OceanX 2024-09-04 | Earlier this year, we completed the deepest ever dive in the Seychelles with our Remotely Operated Vehicle. As the ROV was on its way back up, something else incredible happened: we were ambushed by an enormous Dana Octopus Squid wielding bright bioluminescent lights. Watch to see the amazing footage and learn more about these mysterious deep-sea animals.http://www.oceanx.orghttp://www.instagram.com/oceanxhttp://www.facebook.com/oceanxorghttp://www.twitter.com/oceanxtiktok.com/@oceanx #squid #bioluminescence #deepsea #marinebiology #oceanx
OceanXplorers: Ice Giants - The Deeper Dive OceanX 2024-09-02 | Our team of specialists sailed to the far north, to be the first to observe deep-sea Greenland Sharks in their natural habitat – from a submersible. The team slipped beneath the ice in Svalbard, Norway for an intimate look at the Greenland Shark's feeding patterns to learn how their unique metabolism affects the ecosystem.Take a deeper dive behind the scenes of #OceanXplorers to learn how science, tech, and storytelling came together to bring this series to life: oceanx.org/deeperdive #OceanXplorers Science Specialists:Dr. Nigel HusseyDr. Kit KovacsDr. Christian LydersenEric Ste Marie
OceanXplorers: Ice Giants - The Deeper Dive OceanX 2024-09-02 | Slip beneath the ice and study the mysterious Greenland Shark and how the species’ affects an entire ecosystem.Our team of specialists traveled to Svalbard, Norway, at the edge of the Arctic ice cap to trace and observe for the first time in history: The Greenland Shark.Join us as we observe the sharks’ feeding patterns, and how they keep their ecosystem in balance.Take a deeper dive behind the scenes of "OceanXplorers" to learn how science, tech, and storytelling came together to bring this series to life: oceanx.org/deeperdiveScience Specialists:Dr. Nigel HusseyDr. Kit KovacsDr. Christian LydersenEric Ste-Marieoceanx.orghttp://www.instagram.com/oceanxhttp://www.facebook.com/oceanxorghttp://www.twitter.com/oceanxtiktok.com/@oceanx#OceanXplorers #NatGeo #Disney+ #Ocean #jamescameron @NatGeo @NatGeoWild @disneyplus @hulu @BBCStudios
This Deep-Sea Worm Never Stops Swimming OceanX 2024-08-29 | When you see the gossamer worm rippling through the water, are you mesmerized, or creeped out, or a little of both? We vote mesmerized.Their elegant swim stroke could be used to inspire new underwater robots.There are dozens of species of gossamer worm. They can be found all over the world, from the surface to the deep. Most only grow to about an inch or so, but some can be up to a foot long!We filmed this worm during a sub dive off the west coast of Sumatra.📝 J., Aoki, N., Havassy, J., Katija, K., & Osborn, K. J. (2021a). Metachronal Swimming with Flexible Legs: A Kinematics Analysis of the Midwater Polychaete Tomopteris. Integrative and Comparative Biology, 61(5), 1658–1673. doi.org/10.1093/icb/icab059
A Rare Killer Whale that Was Born a Different Color OceanX 2024-08-27 | Meet Frosty, the white killer whale. Frosty is thought to be about 4 years old and lives off the coast of California. This footage from @monterey_bay_whale_watch and Evan Brodsky shows Frosty with its pod, hunting and sharing food.Researchers aren’t positive why Frosty is white, but they say it likely has a condition called leucism, which causes an animal to lose pigmentation in its skin or fur. While albinism is a genetic mutation that causes a complete lack of pigment, leucism is only a partial loss of pigment in various amounts. The other condition that could cause Frosty’s coloration is Chediak-Higashi syndrome, which affects the immune and nervous systems. Frosty seems to be a healthy whale, and researchers expect it to live to a normal age.
OceanXplorers: Giants of the Deep - The Deeper Dive OceanX 2024-08-26 | Uncover the mysteries of the Sperm Whales and their predation tactics. For the National Geographic series “OceanXplorers,” our team of specialists developed a pilot sensor to successfully tag a Sperm whale in record time, which helped us learn about the secret lives of these magnificent creatures. Knowledge that will pave the way to a better understanding of the whales, and help promote their long term survival.Take a deeper dive behind the scenes of "OceanXplorers" to learn how science, tech, and filmmaking came together to bring this series to life: oceanx.org/deeperdiveScience Specialists:Dr. Edie Widder (@TeamORCA1) Dr. Nathan Robinson (@DrNathanRobinson )Dr. Rui Prieto#OceanXplorers #NatGeo #Disney+ #Ocean #jamescameron @NatGeo @NatGeoWild @BBCStudios @disneyplus @hulu
OceanXplorers: Giants of the Deep - The Deeper Dive OceanX 2024-08-26 | For the National Geographic series “OceanXplorers,” our team of specialists developed a pilot sensor to successfully tag a Sperm whale in record time, which helped us learn about the secret lives of these magnificent creatures. Knowledge that will pave the way to a better understanding of the whales, and help promote their long term survival.Take a deeper dive behind the scenes of "OceanXplorers" to learn how science, tech, and storytelling came together to bring this series to life: oceanx.org/deeperdiveScience Specialists:Dr. Edie Widder (@TeamORCA1) Dr. Nathan Robinson (@DrNathanRobinson) Dr. Rui PrietoOcean Research & Conservation Association (@TeamORCA1)oceanx.orghttp://www.instagram.com/oceanxhttp://www.facebook.com/oceanxorghttp://www.twitter.com/oceanxtiktok.com/@oceanx#OceanXplorers #NatGeo #Disney+ #Ocean #JamesCameron @NatGeo @NatGeoWild @disneyplus @BBCStudios @hulu
Week Two in Indonesia OceanX 2024-08-24 | In week 2 of leg 5 of our mission in Indonesia, we celebrated Indonesia's Independence Day onboard and continued our search for the elusive dugongs along the coastline. Tracking these animals helps us understand their populations and habitats better, making it a productive week of exploration and conservation.Expedition organized in partnership with @brin_indonesia , the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) of Indonesia , @kemenkomarves ,the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment (CMMAI), scientists from Sam Ratulangi University @unsrat1961 and Pattimuran University @humas_universitaspattimura, security team from the Armed Forces of Indonesia @tni@brin_indonesia@unsrat1961@pushidrosal@tni@sulut.viral@humas_universitaspattimura@unpatti.students
OceanXplorers: Realm of the Humpbacks - The Deeper Dive OceanX 2024-08-20 | Welcome to the Dominican Republic, where pods of humpback whales congregate to mate and raise their young. A team of specialists partner with OceanX to uncover how and why these whales are using the natural underwater topography to amplify their songs over vast distances.Take a deeper dive behind the scenes of "OceanXplorers" to learn how science, tech, and filmmaking came together to bring this series to life: oceanx.org/deeperdive #OceanXplorers @NatGeo @NatgeotvIt @NatGeoTravel @NatGeoWild @BBCStudios @disneyplus @hulu
OceanXplorers: Realm of the Humpbacks - The Deeper Dive OceanX 2024-08-20 | Discover the secrets of the great Humpback Whales and how they communicate over unimaginable distances.For the @NatGeo series "OceanXplorers," our team of specialists traveled to the Dominican Republic to investigate how and why whales communicate over vast distances in the place they come to mate and raise their young.Take a deeper dive behind the scenes of "OceanXplorers" to learn how science, tech, and storytelling came together to bring this series to life: oceanx.org/deeperdiveScience Specialists:Dr. Mithriel MacKayDr. Kerri SegerDr. Asha de Vosoceanx.orghttp://www.instagram.com/oceanxhttp://www.facebook.com/oceanxorghttp://www.twitter.com/oceanxtiktok.com/@oceanx#OceanXplorers #NatGeo #Disney+ #Ocean #JamesCameron @NatgeoTV, @NatgeoTravel, @NatgeoAdventure, @Natgeowild, @bbcstudios, @disneyplus, @hulu
🌊 OceanXplorers OceanX 2024-08-19 | From diving with ocean giants to hunting with prehistoric sharks, join us for the adventure of a lifetime aboard OceanXplorer. All episodes of "OceanXplorers" streaming now on @disneyplus and @hulu. #OceanXplorers @NatGeo @BBCStudios @NatGeoWild @NatGeoTravel
Diving Everyday in Indonesia OceanX 2024-08-17 | We’ve kicked off the first week of our Leg 5 mission in Indonesia, focusing on the breathtaking waters of the Sulawesi region. This area is rich in biodiversity offering endless opportunities for exploration and deepening our understanding of this remarkable part of Indonesia.Expedition organized in partnership with @brin_indonesia , the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) of Indonesia , @kemenkomarves ,the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment (CMMAI), scientists from Sam Ratulangi University @unsrat1961 and Pattimuran University @humas_universitaspattimura, security team from the Armed Forces of Indonesia @tni.@brin_indonesia@unsrat1961@pushidrosal@tni@sulut.viral@humas_universitaspattimura@unpatti.students
The Ocean Sunfish: Alien Colossus of the Sea OceanX 2024-08-15 | The ocean sunfish, also known as the Mola Mola, can grow to be over 10 feet long and average around 2,200 pounds. So what's the deal with this bizarre ocean creature? While their distinctive flattened body and large fins make them look positively alien, they’re perfectly adapted to their ocean environment. Unlike most fish, the tail of the ocean sunfish never fully develops. Instead, they use their dorsal and cloacal fins to awkwardly propel themselves through the water–their large dorsal fin can sometimes cause this gentle giant to be mistaken for great whites and other sharks! Because ocean sunfish live most of their lives in solitude, female sunfish counteract the infrequent mating patterns with large egg yields of up to 300 million eggs at once, the most of any vertebrate in the world.@AquaticBling: sunfish eating jelly
Rare Footage of 30 Orcas Attacking a Minke Whale OceanX 2024-08-13 | Unfortunately, this minke whale never stood a chance against these apex predators. At least 30 orcas from multiple family groups worked together to hunt the minke whale, eventually sharing the prey after the hunt was over. Minke whales are the smallest baleen whale species found in North American waters.The footage, captured by Evan Brodsky and Monterey Bay Whale Watch (@monterey_bay_whale_watch) on April 2, is only the 6th time in almost 40 years that killer whales have been recorded successfully hunting minke whales.
Stay Curious, Keep Exploring OceanX 2024-08-10 | We’re kicking off our journey toward Bitung with a group of curious Indonesian students in our Young Explorer’s Program (YEP). This week will be filled with plenty of activities to learn more about oceanography and their temporary home aboard the OceanXplorer. We are excited to mentor and learn from the next generation of ocean explorers during our mission here in Indonesia. Expedition organized in partnership with @brin_indonesia , the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) of Indonesia , @kemenkomarves , the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment (CMMAI). This Young Explorers Program made possible by: @konservasi_ind@gmgi_inc@infobmkg@bmkgmaritim@pushidrosal@itb1920@sithitb@dissurpotrudau.official@unhas@fikp_unhas@unsoedofficial_1963@fabiounsoed@prbe_brin@ipbofficial@tanotoeducation@direktorat.sma #oceanxeducation
Sailfish Photobombs Camera Test OceanX 2024-08-08 | While testing an underwater housing for a 360º camera, we got an unexpected visit from one of the fastest fish in the world.#sailfish #underwater #marinebiology #engineering #oceanexploration #shorts
Saving a Sea Turtle in Indonesia OceanX 2024-08-07 | When our crew found a sea turtle tangled in a fishing net, they stepped in to save it.Our research vessel, OceanXplorer, had just kicked off an expedition in Indonesia.This leg of the expedition was focused on geology and microbiology in northern Sumatra–searching for hydrothermal vents, mapping active faults and exploring underwater volcanoes. While the scientists were gathered in mission control, observing an ROV dive, the ship’s crew spotted he tangled turtle and leapt into action.Want to watch more? Learn about our work with Hawskbill sea turtles in the Red Sea. A scientist on our 2020 Red Sea expedition was the first to tag a Hawksbill turtle in the Red Sea. youtube.com/watch?v=eYhJ7n7OBkA&t=209shttp://www.oceanx.orghttp://www.instagram.com/oceanxhttp://www.facebook.com/oceanxorghttp://www.twitter.com/oceanxtiktok.com/@oceanx
