Extreme close ups in the deep ocean can lend an air of beauty and abstraction
that might be unexpected from an exploratory mission.
Wow
During a dive, scientists often request close-ups.
Oh can we zoom in on that urchin?
Yeah. Zoom.
Center it up. Hold it there.
From the scales of a fish,
to the structure of a glass sponge,
or the tentacles of an anemone,
these aren’t just pretty pictures--
they also provide important scientific information.
Often close examination is needed to classify an animal.
Wait. What the heck is that? What IS that?
These photos and videos provide insight into how animals behave in their natural habitats.
These observations help us build a better understanding of the ocean as a whole.
How wonderful