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MBARI researchers have discovered a remarkable new species of sea slug in the deep sea. Nicknamed the "mystery mollusc," the nudibranch Bathydevius caudactylus swims through the midnight zone and lights up with brilliant bioluminescence.

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Grace under pressure ✨️💫⁠

Comb jellies are some of the most dazzling and depth-diverse denizens of the sea. Using MBARI's advanced deep-sea robots, researchers revealed how membranes help comb jellies thrive in the deep.

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Plankton store carbon and play an important role in our climate. In a new opinion piece, Natalia Llopis Monferrer—a @Sorbonne_Univ_ Marie Sklodowska Curie postdoctoral fellow at MBARI—shares what we can learn from tiny diatoms.

Learn more: nature.com/articles/s4156… @NatureGeosci

MBARI’s Environmental Sample Processor is changing how we study rivers, lakes, and oceans. It allows scientists and resource managers to explore remote areas and helps safeguard ecosystem health.

Learn more about ESP tech here: mbari.org/news/mbaris-ad…

Some of our favorite deep-sea moments of the year—in stunning 4K! 📹👏