Translucent Deepstaria Jelly Whorls With Resident Isopod | Nautilus Live

Published on Sep 4, 2019 EVNautilus

"This translucent Deepstaria jelly unfurled as it whorled and shapeshifted in currents created by ROV Hercules' thrusters. Its bright red resident isopod, a relative of the pillbug, can be spotted hanging on for the ride!

Lacking stinging tentacles like other jellies, Deepstaria can close the opening of its expansive bag-like bell, trapping any prey that has floated inside. The geometric mesh pattern is an intricate network of canals that lead back to its stomach at the top of the bell. As the jelly can reach a large size when inflated, these channels help distribute nutrients across the entire expanse. Like many Deepstaria, this observed specimen included a bright red isopod taking up residence in the scyphozoan’s bell. The full extent of this association is unknown, but it is likely that this small crustacean consumes pieces of jelly while remaining hidden from predators.

Learn more about this expedition: https://nautiluslive.org/cruise/na114"

Natural Saltwater Ecosphere After One Year

Published on Aug 18, 2019 Life in Jars?

"A year ago I made this huge natural native saltwater ecosphere in a jar. It has had a lot of ups and downs, but to this day is still very successful. The ecosphere has housed crabs, starfish and a lot more and is currently still housing a lot of crustaceans, paramecium, worms, other invertebrates and even spionid worms."

Time-lapse - down the Mississippi from New Orleans to Gulf of Mexico [4K]

Published on Nov 27, 2017 SeaTube

"Morning departure from New Orleans, down the Mississippi River to Gulf of Mexico via Southwest Pass channel.

Soundtrack: Inukshuk - The Long Road Home [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Listen: https://youtu.be/athFRSHdrag
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/TLRHYO"

A Sand Dollar's Breakfast is Totally Metal | Deep Look

Published on Oct 9, 2018 Deep Look

"Their skeletons are prized by beachcombers, but sand dollars look way different in their lives beneath the waves. Covered in thousands of purple spines, they have a bizarre diet that helps them exploit the turbulent waters of the sandy sea floor."

Sponges: Filter Feeding Made Visible

Sponges: Filter Feeding Made Visible from Shape of Life on Vimeo.

"Watch how quickly a sponge filters water to feed."

Black Rock River Breaching into the Indian Ocean

Source: Black Rock River Breaching into the Indian Ocean by ViralHog

"Occurred on September 5, 2016 / Scottburgh, South Africa

Info from Licensor: "I noticed the river was very full, so I waited for around thirty minutes to see the spectacle unfold. I did not expect it to grow so fast into the raging torrent it became."

This Incredible Animation Shows How Deep The Ocean Really Is

Published on Apr 3, 2017 Tech Insider

"Just how deep does the ocean go? Way further than you think. This animation puts the actual distance into perspective, showing a vast distance between the waves we see and the mysterious point we call Challenger Deep."

Decorator Crabs Make High Fashion at Low Tide | Deep Look

Published on May 9, 2017 Deep Look

"When you live by the seashore, one day you're in, the next day you're lunch. So these crabs don the latest in seaweed outerwear and anemone accessories to blend in."

Bioluminescent Beaches

Glowing Beach, Vaadoo, Raa Atoll Islands, Maldives

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Avrilia Anggraeni

"Background Music - A Tender Feeling Ost SAO"

Some images here.

Bioluminescent waves in San Diego, Red Tide Blue Waves

Published on Feb 10, 2014 Peter Kragh

"When conditions are right (or wrong) the algea off the coast blooms and can create Red Tides. When the algea gets excited by the movement of the wave it triggers the bioluminescence, a defense response. The more algea the more light.
This was shot mainly in Del Mar and Solana Beach.
In 15 years, I've only seen it once like this.
Music: The Descent by Kevin MacLeod"

Ocean Waves Through a Porthole

http://lucybellwood.tumblr.com/post/155632412967/rosy-morning-porthole-view

First Look: Rare Ruby Seadragon Filmed in the Wild | National Geographic

Published on Jan 17, 2017 National Geographic

"The elusive and delicate ruby seadragon glides through waters off the southern coast of Australia. Video: Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego."

The Ghost Shark - The pointy-nosed blue ratfish Hydrolagus trolli

Published on Oct 26, 2016 Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI)

"Video observations of Hydrolagus cf trolli, the pointy-nosed blue ratfish, from the Northeast Pacific ocean represent a range extension for the species and are the first ever of this animal alive, in its natural habitat. The species was originally described from specimens collected off New Caledonia in 2002. It was named in honor of Alaskan artist Ray Troll because of his fascination and appreciation for this strange group of fishes known as chimaeras."

Shy Octopus

Shy Octopus Hides Inside Its Own Tentacles | Nautilus Live

Published on Aug 23, 2015 EVNautilus

"While diving off the central California coast, the team of E/V Nautilus encountered this Flapjack Octopus (named for its ear flaps) lingering on the sea floor."

Googly-eyed Stubby Squid | Nautilus Live

Published on Aug 12, 2016 EVNautilus

"The team spotted this Stubby Squid off the coast of California at a depth of 900 meters (2,950 feet). The stubby squid (Rossia pacifica) looks like a cross between an octopus and squid, but is more closely related to cuttlefish. This species spends life on the seafloor, activating a sticky mucus jacket and burrowing into the sediment to camouflage, leaving their eyes poking out to spot prey like shrimp and small fish. Rossia pacifica is found in the Northern Pacific from Japan to Southern California, most commonly seen up to 300m deep, but specimens have been collected at 1000m depth."

Orcas hunting seal jumps in boat

Published on Aug 22, 2016 kirk fraser

75 Pound Pearl

via Boing Boing

"Ten years ago a fisherman from the Philippines pulled up his anchor and found it was attached to a giant clam. Inside the clam was a massive pearl. He brought it home and kept it under his bed for good luck. Recently his shack burned down and he showed the pearl to a tourist officer, who encouraged him to get it appraised. Early estimates put its value at $100 million."

"IMAGE: NICK HOBGOOD (NHOBGOOD ON WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)"

Sea Urchins Pull Themselves Inside Out to be Reborn | Deep Look

Published on Aug 23, 2016 Deep Look

"Conceived in the open sea, tiny spaceship-shaped sea urchin larvae search the vast ocean to find a home. After this incredible odyssey, they undergo one of the most remarkable transformations in nature."

Octopuses Are Ridiculously Smart

Published on Jun 27, 2016 SciShow

"Octopuses are smart! They play with toys, pull off daring escapes, and are masters of disguise. But they're also smart in a lot of ways that the human mind probably can't comprehend. For example, they basically have independent brains in their arms! Press play to learn way more!

Hosted by: Hank Green"

8 Amazing Aquatic Animals!

Published on Jun 15, 2016 AsapTHOUGHT

"What are the most epic underwater animals!"

Are You More Forgetful Than A Fish?

8 Strange New Deep Sea Creatures

Published on Jun 8, 2016 SciShow

"Learn about some new sea creatures that recently made their debut to the land world!

Special Thanks To: Victoria Vásquez at Pacific Shark Research Center, Kim Fulton-Bennett at MBARI, Jonathan Copley at University of Southampton, and Theodore Pietsch at University of Washington

Hosted by: Michael Aranda"