In this latest Science Story — a recurring series that focuses on the people behind the science — #SaltyStaircases Co-Chief Sci Dr. Selden shares what it is like to go to sea for the first time as a chief scientist and as a new mother. youtu.be/AlO1r7dNSko?...

Pink Rabbit’s Big Adventure (ft. Dr. Corday Selden) | Science Stories

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🚨 Deep-sea fellowship opportunity! 🚨 This fellowship offers training for early career researchers in deep-sea expedition planning from start to finish. ⌛ Complete the online application form by 1 Oct 2026. https://cobra.bigelow.org/master-class-and-fellowship/

#DeepWonders science team, led by @divaamon.bsky.social located 25 cold seep ecosystems and discovered 20 suspected new species. They also encountered abandoned fishing gear and trash — an important reminder that humans have an impact in places they’ve never seen or visited before.

Our latest expedition video is out. Watch and learn about #SaltyStaircases from the expedition team who've been working about 300 miles east of Barbados for the last 25 days. youtu.be/Mzcn9ixsPOk?...

Measuring a Whisper | Seeking Salt Fingers in the Tropical Atlantic

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This chimaera is ready for their close-up. The runway is ready, and this deep-sea beauty is cleared for takeoff. Nothing screams confidence like slowing down for a large robot and letting ROV pilots zoom right in for a visual inspection. #DeepWonders of Trinidad & Tobago, 1,246 m

A midweek montage from the July 2026 #DeepWonders expedition to Trinidad & Tobago w/ @divaamon.bsky.social. The team located over 25 active cold seeps, discovered 20 suspected new species, and mapped approximately 13% of the country’s marine territory.

Read about our recent #DeepWonders expedition w/ @divaamon.bsky.social (SpeSeas) — the team discovered 25 cold seep ecosystems, 20 suspected new species, and mapped 13% of the country’s uncharted seafloor. www.linkedin.com/pulse/first-...

FIRST CARIBBEAN-LED EXPEDITION TO EXPLORE TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO’S DEEP SEA UNVEILS RICH ECOSYSTEMS

The team discovered 25 cold seep ecosystems, 20 suspected new species, and mapped 13% of the country’s uncharted seafloor. PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, August 25, 2026 — Marine scientists from ...

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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

A chemosynthetic ecosystem — cold seeps fueling life here at 1,655 meters was discovered by the #DeepWonders science team, led by @divaamon.bsky.social, in Trinidad & Tobago. Read more about how they found it in the caption: youtube.com/shorts/waLnV...

The month-long #DeepWonders expedition, led by @divaamon.bsky.social, 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

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

Tomopteris spp. — AKA gossamer worm — these midwater marvels live 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. https://youtube.com/shorts/TH02wq7sw8M

Allyuh look ting! 🇹🇹 Dr. Diva Amon and a team of primarily Trinbagonian scientists explored the deep waters of Trinidad & Tobago, providing 1st holistic & systematic look at the territory. #DeepWonders will inform future ocean stewardship in the region & beyond.

#DeepWonders seeps 🫧 ROV SuBastian's cameras revealed an oasis of thriving deep-sea mussels & critters — the mussels host symbiotic bacteria that convert gases escaping from the seafloor into usable chemical energy & carbon that fuel the mussels’ survival. https://youtube.com/shorts/VPsk2TeUaxw

Alleviate any Monday-ness you might be experiencing with this highlight reel of the wild and wondrous life observed in the deep waters of Trinidad & Tobago during the #DeepWonders expedition, led by @divaamon.bsky.social https://youtu.be/G6krlmxdWRQ

In our latest #ArtistAtSea video from the #DeepWonders expedition in Trinidad & Tobago, award-winning media artist Marco Barotti discusses how he hopes to translate hard science into a more tangible & accessible experience for all. #SciArt https://youtu.be/r-62AeBWITM?si=3Q8kTqk-_qYO0dxt

Communicating Discovery (ft. Marco Barotti) | Artist-at-Sea

A different way of understanding. Award-winning media artist Marco Barotti's work centers on sound, technology, and the environment. He is recognized for his celebrated underwater sound sculpture series “Coral Sonic Resilience,” which merges scientific...

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Enypniastes eximia, a deep-sea sea cucumber recorded at 1095 m during #DeepWonders expedition. We see how this graceful gelatinous gem earned the nickname Spanish dancer. Look how their tubefeet glide across the seafloor, scooping up nutritious marine snow as the animal swoops up into the water.

Watch our latest #DeepWonders expedition video! @divaamon.bsky.social and a largely Trinbagonian science team conducted the first systematic and holistic exploration of the island nation's deep waters. youtu.be/4sk9U00uOa4?...

Deep Vibes | Deep Wonders of Trinidad and Tobago

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These echinoderms are related to sea stars, urchins, and sand dollars. Some, called sea lilies, live on stems attached to the seafloor, while others can move about (and are called feather stars like this one). Recorded at 1,092 m during the #DeepWonders expedition led by @divaamon.bsky.social

How do we sustain the ocean observations needed to understand a changing planet? Read a new @nationalacademies.org report on the future of global network of #BGCArgoautonomous profiling floats advancing ocean & climate research. www.nationalacademies.org/projects/CHP...

Future Pathways for the Biogeochemical (BGC) Argo Program

Sustained ocean observations are essential for understanding changes and informing decisions that affect fisheries, coastal communities, marine ecosystems, and climate. Biogeochemical (BGC) Argo, a gl...

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The #DeepWonders science team was thrilled to happen upon these animals thriving 1,143 meters beneath the ocean surface. In the deep sea, a single coral colony can support a small ecosystem, hosting squat lobsters, deep-sea spiders, and more!

Opisthoteuthis, or flapjack, a genus of cirrate octopuses observed at 1,040 meters during the #DeepWonders expedition with @divaamon.bsky.social. Using their umbrella-like body shape, they coast through the water. Their fins help guide their way (despite looking like large floppy ears).

Our latest #DeepWonders video is out — watch and learn about how @divaamon.bsky.social and a Trinbagonian team of scientists are exploring the waters surrounding Trinidad & Tobago and the adjacent high seas. youtu.be/X-AqBIQdfAY?...

A Holistic Look | Deep Wonders of Trinidad and Tobago

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We have a duty to preserve the intricate and painstaking work of science—to keep the endless frontier open for exploration. Read my latest op-ed, co-written with my husband Eric, here: time.com/article/2026...

Is This the End of the Endless Frontier?

“Our country needs a new consensus on how to support science,” write Eric and Wendy Schmidt.

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Congratulations Dr. Matsumoto!

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The National Marine Educators Association has named MBARI Senior Education and Research Specialist George Matsumoto the recipient of the 2026 James Centorino Award for distinguished performance in marine education. Learn more: www.mbari.org/news/mbari-s...

Black swallower fish — swell dining in the deep! During a recent ROV dive near Trinidad & Tobago, the #DeepWonders science team — led by @divaamon.bsky.social — collected spectacular footage of a black swallower fish (Chiasmodon sp.) at a depth of 1259 meters.

In the deep sea, you can’t actually see red. Read more about this red-iculous squid sighting at 762 m from #DeepWonders expedition with @divaamon.bsky.social & a team of Trinbagonian scientists here: youtube.com/shorts/KSe7z...

Species discovery is underway in Argentina. Find out more about the latest workshop, bringing together international teams of scientists to discover new species from the South Atlantic oceancensus.org/revealing-th... Thank you to workshop partners @schmidtocean.bsky.social.

The Ocean Census Schmidt Ocean Institute Argentina Species Discovery Workshop

In July 2026, taxonomic experts will gather for the Ocean Census Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) Argentina Species Discovery Workshop.

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The #DeepWonders team, led by @divaamon.bsky.social, encountered this curious grenadier fr the genus Coryphaenoides at 1,900m — 2.3 times as deep as the height of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Also known as rattails, most are smaller; this individual was nearly 1m long.

The #DeepWonders science team, led by @divaamon.bsky.social, of SpeSeas, is seeing many sea cucumbers, including these rhythmic water dancers that could be Benthothuria sp. They are part of the deep-sea cleanup crew, ingesting decaying detritus and pooping clean sand along the seafloor.