This page contains photos and videos associated with the Discovering the Deep: Exploring Remote Pacific Marine Protected Areas.
Deepwater Siphonophore Image courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Discovering the Deep: Exploring Remote Pacific MPAs. Download image (jpg, 25 KB).
On March 14, during the sixth dive of the expedition, this intact deepwater siphonophore was observed. Although they may appear to be a single organism, these giant siphonophores are actually comprised of a colony of individual hydrozoans, each specialized for different functions such as swimming, feeding, and reproduction.
Download video (mp4, 157.7 MB). Video courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Discovering the Deep: Exploring Remote Pacific MPAs.
Date: March 14, 2017
Approximate Depth: 1,500 meters
Location: Winslow Reef Complex
Dive Summary
Sixgill Sharks Image courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Discovering the Deep: Exploring Remote Pacific MPAs. Download larger version (jpg, 790 KB).
This exciting footage of a pair of male and female sixgill sharks was collected during Dive 2 on March 10, 2017. The female shark was 13 - 15 feet in length.
Download video (mp4, 163.0 MB). Video courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Discovering the Deep: Exploring Remote Pacific MPAs.
Date: March 10, 2017
Approximate Depth: 500 meters
Location: Pao Pao Seamount
Dive Summary
Long-armed Squid Image courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Discovering the Deep: Exploring Remote Pacific MPAs. Download image (jpg, 12 KB).
A long-armed squid in the genus Chiroteuthis swims in front of remotely operated vehicle Deep Discoverer. These squids are pelagic predators using their tentacles and arms to capture and consume prey.
Download video (mp4, 157.9 MB). Video courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Discovering the Deep: Exploring Remote Pacific MPAs.
Date: March 8, 2017
Approximate Depth: 1,100 meters
Location: Swains Island
Dive Summary
ROV Launch. Image courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research. Download image (jpg, 44 KB).
Video footage of remotely operated vehicles Deep Discoverer and Seirios being launched over the side of NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer.
Download video (mp4, 122 MB). Video courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research.
