To celebrate this haunting holiday, we’ve gathered some of our favorite spooktacular finds from the deep ocean. We’ll reveal a new one each day, so be sure to check back often or follow us on social media to see what we uncover next!

31 Dives of Halloween

To celebrate this haunting holiday, we’ve gathered some of our favorite spooktacular finds from the deep ocean. We’ll reveal a new one each day, so be sure to check back often or follow us on social media to see what we uncover next!

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During Dive 07 of the third expedition of Voyage to the Ridge 2022, we observed this squid (likely an Illex coindetii) at 631 meters (2,070 feet) in depth on Lang Bank, northeast of St. Croix, in the Caribbean Sea.
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The research team presented their work at GREAT Day, SUNY Geneseo’s research symposium, and are learning about the publication process by preparing a larger manuscript on the distribution of deep-sea fishes, incorporating data from other expeditions in the region.
Ocean Exploration Education Mini-Grant Supports SUNY Geneseo Undergraduate Research Utilizing NOAA Ocean Exploration Video Footage
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The HUGIN autonomous underwater vehicle is launched from Motor Vessel Deep Helder to survey the seafloor of the Blake Plateau during 2022’s Investigation of an Historic Seabed Mining Test Site on the Blake Plateau.
Investigation of an Historic Seabed Mining Test Site on the Blake Plateau
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Video Gallery

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Data & Results

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