Channel: EVNautilus

Category: Science & Technology

Tags: marine biologybiologye/v nautilusrov herculescorps of explorationnautilus livegeologyocean explorationrobert ballardrov argus

Description: This sea urchin is speeding across the ocean floor! Known for their modified tube feet, this Phormosoma species is part of the Echinothurioida Order. As you can see, some of this creature’s spines are enclosed in large membranous sacs, giving it an incredibly unique appearance. Nearly all of these types of sea urchin live in the deep sea but our scientists have never seen one move quite this quickly before. This critter was captured on video during a dive within the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (co-managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA). The Monument protects near shore and coral reef ecosystems. Protecting entire ecosystems is vital for the species that depend on the ocean - from marine mammals to green sea turtles to seabirds. Learn more about this expedition funded by NOAA Ocean Exploration via the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute: nautl.us/3NdSMFx __ E/V Nautilus is exploring unknown regions of the ocean seeking out new discoveries in biology, geology, and archaeology. Join us 24/7 for live video from the seafloor and to ask questions of our explorers currently aboard Nautilus: nautiluslive.org. Follow us on social media for dive updates, expedition highlights, and more: Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=EVNautilus Facebook: facebook.com/nautiluslive Twitter: twitter.com/evnautilus Instagram: instagram.com/nautiluslive