Oceanographic Expeditions

OCEAN EXPLORATION

NOAA OCEAN EXPLORATION EX2503

Beyond the Blue: Papahānaumokuākea ROV and Mapping

Sara examining a sediment collection jar on EX2503
Crinoids from EX2503 Dive03 - Unnamed Guyot 01 Northeast of Volador Seamount (1120m)
Corallivorous jellyfish from EX2503 Dive05 - Solie Seamount (1260m depth). This jellyfish is likely a new species, and represents a new trophic group for jellyfish
Slime star from EX2503 Dive13 - Deep Volcanic Dome in Extreme Western Papahānaumokuākea (4600m water depth). This is a likely a new species and is currently being described by Dr. Chris Mah (Smithsonian NMNH).
A forest of hemicorallids (precious corals) from EX2503 Dive10 - Unnamed Seamount 03 Northwest of Holanikū (1410m depth).
A likely new species of predatory chiton that sets a trap for its prey, found on EX2503 Dive10 - Unnamed Seamount 03 Northwest of Holanikū
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An unknown species of jellyfish observed on EX2503 Dive 06 - USS Yorktown (5250m depth).
Hull of the USS Yorktown (EX2503 Dives 06 and 07, 5250m depth)
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