Federal scientists and their partners are broadcasting a live video stream from thousands of feet below the ocean surface in the Marianas where they are viewing critters聽never before seen in their natural environment.

Researchers from the , University of Hawaii and other groups are on the last leg of their聽three-cruise Deepwater Exploration of the Marianas expedition aboard NOAA’s聽Okeanos Explorer.

A remote operated vehicle cruised by this ocean critter Tuesday afternoon in the Marianas during NOAA's expedition in the area.
A remote operated vehicle cruised by this ocean critter Tuesday afternoon in the Marianas during NOAA’s expedition in the area. Courtesy: NOAA/Screenshot

You can hear the scientists narrate what the remote operated vehicle is broadcasting back in high definition. It’s kind of like the ocean equivalent聽of going out to look for shooting stars during a meteor shower, complete with all the oohs and ahhs when a fascinating animal comes into view.

Below is聽the camera angle from the ROV’s point of view. There are two other camera angles on NOAA’s website , where you can also learn about the crew that’s on board, the overall mission and what’s been discovered so far.

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