From undulating worms and pulsing jellies to vibrant corals and wide-eyed fishes, dive in with us to see some of the most spectacular moments captured by MBARI’s remotely operated vehicle (ROV) Ventana in stunning ultra high-definition 4K. These fascinating finds underscore the dazzling diversity of life in the deep.

MBARI’s continued development of innovative ocean technology allows our researchers to explore the largest, and least explored, habitat on the planet—the deep sea. Our work is revealing our close connection to the ocean. We hope the imagery and data that we collect can guide resource managers and policymakers in their decision-making about the ocean and inspire the public to speak up for protecting marine life and the ecosystems they call home. We invite everyone to join us on this journey of exploration, science, and stewardship.

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Video producer/editor: Kristine Walz
Production team: Kyra Schlining, Nancy Jacobsen Stout, Susan von Thun
Music: Technology Background Presentation by OSmusic


Animals (order of appearance):
0:00 Gossamer worm (Tomopteris sp.) | 521 meters (1,709 feet)
0:09 Egg-yolk jelly (Phacellophora camtschatica) | 100 meters (328 feet)
0:13 Pacific hake (Merluccius productus) | 597 meters (1,958 feet)
0:18 Bloody-belly comb jelly (Lampocteis cruentiventer) | 510 meters (1,673 feet)
0:26 Christmas tree siphonophore (Forskalia sp.) | 366 meters (1,200 feet)
0:34 Strawberry squid (Histioteuthis heteropsis) | 377 meters (1,237 feet)
0:38 Benthic rock wall scene | 1,080 meters (3,542 feet)
0:41 Juvenile flatfish (order Pleuronectiformes) swimming | 301 meters (987 feet)
0:49 Polychaete worm (Rhynchonereella sp.) | 307 meters (1,007 feet)
0:55 Pacific spiny dogfish (Squalus suckleyi) | 448 meters (1,469 feet)
1:02 Blue-tailed giant larvacean (Bathochordaeus mcnutti) | 841 meters (2,758 feet)
1:08 Anemone (order Actiniaria) | 586 meters (1,922 feet)
1:14 Spider-legged jelly (Octogonade sp.) | 238 meters (781 feet)
1:21 Owlfish (family Bathylagidae) | 741 meters (2,430 feet)
1:28 Swordtail squid (Chiroteuthis calyx) with ink | 381 meters (1,250 feet)
1:35 Loosejaw fish (subfamily Malacosteinae) | 510 meters (1,673 feet)
1:43 Cockatoo squid (family Cranchiidae) with ink | 604 meters (1,981 feet)

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