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'Thrilling Discovery': Surprising Sea Creature Spotted in Pacific

'Thrilling Discovery': Surprising Sea Creature Spotted in Pacific

The sea pen made its appearance during a visit by a remotely operated vehicle, or ROV, to an unexplored seamount near Johnston Atoll, a remote spot to the west of Hawaii in the Pacific. It was unexpected. This is the first time this animal has been spotted in the Pacific. It's normally found in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The Nautilus came across two examples during the dive.

A video shot at a depth of 9,823 feet (2,994 meters) shows the moment of discovery, along with commentary from excited researchers. "That looks wicked," says one of them after the ROV got a close-up shot of the creature's food-capturing tentacles. For scale, the sea pen's stalk is 6.6 feet (2 meters) long.

August 11, 2023
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East Timor's coral reefs are the most biodiverse in the world. Why are they surviving climate change?

East Timor's coral reefs are the most biodiverse in the world. Why are they surviving climate change?

'Everyone talks about climate change' Luis Melky Here-Huno — or Melky as he is known around here —  is East Timor's first qualified diving instructor.   The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste is one of the world's youngest nations, gaining its independence and officially changing its name in 2002, after a brutal war with Indonesia. From its inception, the tiny nation has sought to project itself as an eco-tourism alternative to Indonesia's island of Bali, 2,000 kilometres west. But as Timor-Leste reopens to the world post-COVID a key challenge remains: how can its pristine natural environment be maintained while building sustainable livelihoods for...

June 16, 2023
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Desert dusts convert coral reefs into carbon storage

Desert dusts convert coral reefs into carbon storage

An international study comparing data from Heron Reef and the Middle East's Gulf of Aqaba has disproved the long-held theory that coral reefs only have the capacity to emit CO2.

The first-of-its-kind discovery is the result of an international study led by The University of Queensland which found that dust blown in from nearby deserts can convert  into CO2 sinks.

June 09, 2023
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Coral fluorescence lures prey in deep habitats

Coral fluorescence lures prey in deep habitats

An article published in the Journal Nature has found that mesophotic corals may use their fluorescence to lure and capture zooplankton. 

January 13, 2023
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Dolphin poo plays 'significant role’ in helping coral reefs survive

Dolphin poo plays 'significant role’ in helping coral reefs survive

Say what?  Dolphin poo could be the key to saving the world’s coral reefs, according to a new study. Spinner dolphins, famous for their acrobatic marina displays, have some very special excrement. Their poo has “reef-enhancing nutrients” which are not to be underestimated, a report by Zoological Society London (ZSL) finds. The dolphins are giving threatened coral reefs in the Maldives and Chagos Archipelago a helping hand by pooing in the shallow lagoons. Published this week, the study shows that the amount of nitrogen absorbed by spinner dolphins during their daily commute can improve coral reef productivity and resilience. The species plays...

October 21, 2022
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