Channel: EVNautilus

Category: Science & Technology

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

Description: This sea cucumber commonly nicknamed the “headless chicken monster” is unique for its webbed swimming fin structures. Although it typically spends its days gobbling up detritus among sediment grains on the seabed, the unique behavior to swim through the water column helps it avoid predators, locate to new feeding areas, and delight science teams. Recorded on ROV Hercules’ Zeus camera while diving at the Loudoun Seamount over 2,000 meters deep, this invertebrate is from the genus Enypniastes. The only species in its genus, it's also sometimes known as a “swimming sea cucumber,” “pink see-through fantasia,” and a “headless chicken.” This dark-colored sea cucumber is just one of the amazing creatures we’ve witnessed on expedition Luʻuaeaahikiikekumu while exploring the Liliʻuokalani Ridge Seamounts. Learn more about this expedition funded by NOAA Ocean Exploration via the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute with additional support from the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries: nautl.us/37kH3ol -- 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