Océano Profundo 2015: Exploring Puerto Rico’s Seamounts, Trenches, and Troughs

Océano Profundo 2015: Exploring Puerto Rico’s Seamounts, Trenches, and Troughs
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Mission Overview

From April 9 to April 30, 2015, the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer explored largely uncharted deep-sea ecosystems and seafloor in the vicinity of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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We see so many amazing things, it is often difficult to pick just a few images to feature. Check out a few from this expedition that were rescued from 'the cutting room floor.'

Off the Cutting Room Floor

We see so many amazing things, it is often difficult to pick just a few images to feature. Check out a few from this expedition that were rescued from 'the cutting room floor.'

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Mapping underwater landslide features and getting eyes on the seafloor, like scientists did during Océano Profundo 2015, can ultimately help us prepare for and to increase the potential to predict marine hazard events.
Studying Geology Underwater
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One of the deepest occurring grenadiers, Coryphaenoides armatus (Family Macrouridae), imaged during our first dive on the Arecibo Ampitheater, north of Puerto Rico.
Who are the Gadiformes and Why Should We Study Them?
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During Océano Profundo, we saw a number of gelatinous organisms — check out this collection of some of the most exciting ones.
The Gelata of Océano Profundo 2015
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Video Highlights

April 28 Dive

Spectacular footage of a sea cucumber "taking flight" during exploration of Exocet Seamount on April 28.

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April 14 Dive

The remotely operated vehicle had a fantastic encounter with a four to six-foot squid during mid-water transects on April 14.

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April 10 Dive

Jellyfish seen while exploring Arecibo Amphitheater during the first dive of the expedition on April 10, 2015.

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