Behold the pigbutt worm, mystery of the deep
They're tiny, blobby, butt-shaped, and glow in the dark. What the heck are they? Scientists are still figuring them out.
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Bioluminescent sea slug discovered in the deep sea swims through the ocean's midnight zone
MBARI researchers first observed the mystery mollusk in February 2000 during a dive with the institute's remotely operated vehicle (ROV) Tiburon offshore of Monterey Bay at 2,614 meters (8,576 ...
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The Octopus Garden: The struggle to reproduce
The ROV 'Doc Ricketts' – MBARI’s remotely operated vehicle – is prepared for launch. Roughly the size of a van, it has two robotic arms and multiple cameras and lights for filming in the ...
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Finding sanctuary | Discovery, protection of ancient coral gardens in our backyard
Knowing that all of our innovative technology is being used to help protect ocean resources for future generations is an excellent bonus,” said Knute Brekke, chief ROV pilot at MBARI.