Channel: EVNautilus

Category: Science & Technology

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

Description: One of the most charismatic species we’ve encountered during our cruise, oceanic whitetip sharks never fail to impress our team members when they show up on camera. Treat yourself to multiple shots of these large pelagic predators congregating around ROV Hercules’ Zeus camera only ten meters from the surface with this highlight video. While oceanic whitetip sharks have been listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act since 2018, it was only last year that the National Marine Fisheries Service designated them as “overfished,” giving them critical additional protections. These long-lived and slow growing sharks are apex predators that maintain the delicate ecosystem within the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument as well as the other oceanic environments in which they’re found. 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