Photo and Video Log
This page contains photos and videos taken during the Océano Profundo 2015: Exploring Puerto Rico’s Seamounts, Trenches, and Troughs expedition. Click on any image to view a larger version and for additional information. For video, multiple video formats are available on the linked pages.
(HR) = "High Resolution" images available.
Dive Highlight Videos | Video Clips | Images (Daily Updates) | Images (Mission Logs) |
Images (Background Essays)
Dive Highlight Videos
April 27: Video Log
Highlight video from Dive 10 to explore two unknown sonar anomalies just south of St. Croix (Video)
April 16: Video Log
Highlight video from Dive 7 to explore the east wall of Guayanilla Canyon (Video)
April 15: Video Log
Highlight video from Dive 6 to explore the top of a platform carbonate sequence (Video)
Video Clips
April 28:
Spectacular footage of a sea cucumber "taking flight" during exploration of Exocet Seamount on April 28. (Video)
April 28:
Jelly seen at approximately 800 meters water depth, while conducting mid-water transects. (Video)
April 16:
Dumbo octopus seen while exploring the east wall of Guayanilla Canyon on April 16. (Video)
April 16:
This jellyfish was spotted on April 16, during exploration of the east wall of Guayanilla Canyon. (Video)
April 13:
Trachymedusae floating just above the seafloor along the west wall of Mona Canyon on April 13. (Video)
April 13:
An odd-looking isopod that has paddle-like appendages, but swims so fast, that it is hard to get an image. (Video)
April 13:
A red jellyfish slowly swims along in the water column at a depth of ~1,100 meters. (Video)
April 13:
A sea cucumber seen swimming just above the seafloor while exploring the west wall of Mona Canyon. (Video)
April 10:
Jellyfish seen while exploring Arecibo Amphitheater during the first dive of the expedition. (Video)
Images (Daily Updates)
April 29
This jellynose fish was observed at the end of our dive on Whiting Seamount at a depth of 545 meters. (HR)
April 22
The ROV team took time in port for routine maintenance and to troubleshoot a few issues. (HR)
April 14
D2 had a fantastic encounter with a 4-6 foot squid during the dive’s mid-water transects. (HR)
April 9
During an ROV “dunk test” all systems of ROV Deep Discoverer were cleared for operations. (HR)
Images (Mission Logs)
April 30 Log
Even though the strobe on NG301 was broken, the Okeanos team was able to spot the glider in the moonlight. (HR)
April 29 Log
Translucent shrimp can mimic the translucent appearance of a polyp which makes them more difficult to see. (HR)
April 29 Log
It’s possible to overlook this squat lobster who perfectly matches the color of its coral home. (HR)
April 29 Log
This swimming sea cucumber stole the spotlight for a minute while D2 investigated an outcrop. (HR)
April 29 Log
Views like this from Seirios allow our pilots to see what is ahead and look out for any upcoming hazards. (HR)
April 29 Log
This urchin was particularly interesting due to its barbed spines and brittle star associates. (HR)
April 28 Log
Three of these wonderful animals were seen near the bottom on Dive 1 at about 4,000 meters. (HR)
April 28 Log
This delicate ctenophore almost always requires a remotely operated vehicle for proper observation.
April 28 Log
This long creature is a strange gelatinous animal and related to the bell-shaped medusa we have seen. (HR)
April 28 Log
This coronate jellyfish had a single ‘hypertrophied’ tentacle extending behind the open bell. (HR)
April 27 Log
Measuring the thickness the muddy ooze using the sea poke during Dive 10 southeast of St. Croix. (HR)
April 27 Log
Multibeam sonar bathymetry of a large submarine slide on the northwest wall of the Puerto Rico Trench. (HR)
April 27 Log
Map of the time (in hours) it took for the 1918 earthquake tsunami to traverse the oceans. (HR)
April 27 Log
Map showing epicenters of magnitude 5 and greater earthquakes around Puerto Rico for last 100 years. (HR)
April 25 Log
One of the deepest occurring grenadiers, Coryphaenoides armatus (Family Macrouridae). (HR)
April 23 Log
Cada mañana y después de cada inmersión , el equipo pasa horas cuidando de los vehículos. (HR)
April 19 Log
Data management intern Dan Bolan works in the rack room, the computer system hub for the ship. (HR)
April 16 Log
Overview of Okeanos dives the Mona Passage region. The red line highlights the Septentrional Fault. (HR)
April 16 Log
This sea star has not been recorded since it was initially described 130 years ago. (HR)
April 16 Log
On the west wall of Mona Canyon, we encountered a younger carbonate platform sequence of rocks. (HR)
April 16 Log
During our dive on Pichincho, we encountered a diversity of sponges and a few barnacle crinoids. (HR)
April 16 Log
Although we observed this scorpionfish during the Platform dive, it appears to be observing us. (HR)
April 16 Log
A brittle star associate with a lace coral demonstrates symbiosis in the deep sea. (HR)
April 16 Log
A slender dory (Parazen pacificus) was imaged puffing up the sediment, possibly trying to feed. (HR)
April 13 Log
Brisingid sea stars, like most sea stars, are capable of regenerating their arms if one is removed. (HR)
April 13 Log
We spotted this trachymedusae just above the seafloor along the west wall of Mona Canyon. (HR)
April 13 Log
This is a slime star; if you look closely through the mucus layer, you can see a shape that may look more familiar. (HR)
April 10 Log
Mission map showing the operating areas, with priority areas outlined in black, for Leg 3 of the expedition. (HR)
April 10 Log
NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer leaves San Juan, Puerto Rico, for the start of the cruise. (HR)
Images (Background Essays)
Mission Plan
Mission map showing the operating areas, with priority areas outlined in black, for Leg 3. (HR)
Mission Plan
Bathymetry of the northeast corner of the Caribbean Plate, including the Puerto Rico Trench.
Mission Plan
During the Seamounts of the Anegada Passage Expedition, scientists encountered this colony of black coral. (HR)
¡Bienvenidos!
NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer llega a Puerto Rico para comenzar Océano Profundo 2015. (HR)
Geology of Puerto Rico
Bathymetry of the northeast corner of the Caribbean Plate showing the major faults and plate boundaries. (HR)
Geology of Puerto Rico
Cross section view looking west showing how the Puerto Rico Trench formed. (HR)
Snapper-Grouper Complex
Vertical long line used in Puerto Rico to capture deep-water snappers and groupers. (HR)
Leg 1
Map showing path of NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer's transit to the Caribbean and the final survey area. (HR)
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