Schmidt Ocean

@SchmidtOcean

The world’s oceans understood through technological advancement, intelligent observation, and open sharing of information.

Joined July 2011

Schmidt Ocean
@SchmidtOcean
Aug 17
Backward-swimming Bathyopsurus — a rare deep-sea isopod that lives between 4,000 and 11,000 m. They use two pairs of enlarged, paddle-like legs to swim; scientists have observed the animal moving backward and even upside down. #DeepWonders, Trinidad & Tobago, 3,923 m
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Schmidt Ocean
@SchmidtOcean
Aug 14
A chemosynthetic ecosystem — cold seeps fueling life here at 1,655 meters was discovered by the #DeepWonders science team. Read more about how they found it here: youtube.com/shorts/waLnVX6…
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Schmidt Ocean
@SchmidtOcean
Aug 12
The month-long #DeepWonders expedition documented rare ecosystems and awe-inspiring wildlife in the deep waters of Trinidad & Tobago; their work will inform future ocean stewardship in the Caribbean & beyond. Read more about this seafloor scene: bit.ly/3Szw2ap
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Schmidt Ocean
@SchmidtOcean
Aug 10
This is a false catshark, Pseudotriakis microdon, named for catlike eyes. A bit soft around the middle — some might even say these ground sharks are flabby — and they move rather slowly, which led to another common name: “sofa shark.” #DeepWonders, 1,086 m
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Schmidt Ocean
@SchmidtOcean
Aug 6
This is a Tomopteris spp. AKA gossamer worm, these midwater marvels live their entire lives in the water column. Their fluid, dance-like moves are mesmerizing to observe! The #DeepWonders team recorded this footage at 819 meters while exploring near Trinidad and Tobago.
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