Nautilus Shells: Parts of a Shell

What Is The Structure Of A Nautilus Shell? - The Marine Life Explorer

Nautilus Shell Cross Section

Discovering Deep Sea Sponges in Marshall Islands

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝘆?! 🗯 Happy World Wildlife Day! 2026's theme is on medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs). 🌱 MAPs are important for our well-being and ecological balance. Yet, despite this, many MAP species are increasingly threatened by habitat loss, overharvesting, and illegal trade. 😮‍💨 Raising awareness, strengthening regulations and ensuring the sustainability of harvesting and trade are essential for these invaluable plant resources to survive in the wild! 💪 – S

OET’s #CorpsofExploration came across this especially grumpy-looking #Sladenia #anglerfish while exploring the deep ocean within the Bikar and Bokak National Marine Sanctuary of the #MarshallIslands. Using #ROVHercules, we examined this fish at over 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) deep on a ridge's slope, in the first exploration of this protected region's depths. This fish’s facial expressions enthralled our team as they observed it in its natural habitat on the seafloor. Sladenia anglerfish are “sit