Okeanos Explorer Video Bite: Scyphozoan Jellyfish

NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer
EX1803 Dive 6
2018 04-19 18:40
Depth: 1050m
Gulf of Mexico

Okeanos scientists capture gorgeous imagery of a scyphozoan jellyfish (a true jellyfish!), the Poralia rufescens (the only species within the taxa). This monotypic taxa is pelagic and found throughout the deep ocean. Interestingly, these jellyfish have a low protein content within their bodies (only 0.1%) compared to the average of 4% for other gelatinous organisms.

The Inner Space Center is the official live streaming partner of the Okeanos Explorer. Using cutting-edge equipment, the ISC transcodes and distributes all three simultaneous live streams to the Internet and participating scientists.

Watch live:

Note: During Okeanos Explorer live dives, you may also hear communications between those on the bridge (where the captain is driving the ship) and navigators helping direct ROV pilots. Scientists will be on the left channel of audio and ROV/navigation will be on the right channel.