• Spotify Playlist: Time for a Sea Change. Enjoy these Ocean themed songs that evoke transformation and introspection.
  • Recipe – Vegan Mac and “Cheese”
  • We have a new set of Zoom backgrounds featuring images from our recent deep-sea expeditions. The captivating imagery showcases beautiful and amazing life from the Ocean’s depths. Each background transports users to a world rarely seen, providing a unique and engaging backdrop for virtual meetings and gatherings. Use the hashtag on your favorite social media platforms to learn and experience more.
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Octopus | Site 9.3 of the Living Fossils of the Atacama Trench expedition | June 04, 2024 | 1856 m deep | #AtacamaTrenchAncients
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ROV SuBastian sampling rocks | Site 9.3 of the Living Fossils of the Atacama Trench expedition | June 04, 2024 | 1832 m deep | #AtacamaTrenchAncients
Bathyphasa Siphonophore
Bathyphysa conifera siphonophore | T06 Seamount | July 20, 2024 | 665 m deep | #NazcaHighSeas
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Paragorgia (bubblegum coral) covered with Midas touch (yellow Parazoanthidae) | Seamount T08 August 02, 2024 | 1751 m deep | #NazcaHighSea
Zoom FKt240524 S0682 20240604T181048Z 120 Scicam Tomopteris Polychaete
Tomopteris Polychaete | Site 9.3 of the Living Fossils of the Atacama Trench expedition | June 04, 2024 | 606.49 m deep | #AtacamaTrenchAncients
Casper Octopus
“Casper” Octopus | UFO Knoll | July 14, 2024 | 4443 m deep | #NazcaHighSeas


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