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MBARI films rare barreleye fish in 4K off California coast

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute captures only the 11th sighting of the deep-sea species with a transparent head in nearly 40 years.

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What to know

  • MBARI researchers filmed a rare barreleye fish with a transparent head in 4K and 3D video at 600 metres depth off California, marking only the 11th sighting in the institute's 40-year history.
  • This is the first 4K documentation of the species and the first from MBARI's new flagship research vessel David Packard; the previous sighting was in 2021.
  • The transparent head shield protects the fish's large tubular eyes as it scans upward in the deep ocean twilight zone to hunt prey, including small crustaceans caught in siphonophore tentacles.
  • Researchers spent 20 minutes observing the fish and captured video for future education and outreach, emphasizing the encounter's value for inspiring ocean conservation.

Steven Haddock Senior scientist, MBARIShannon Johnson Research Specialist, MBARICameron Law ROV Pilot/Technician, MBARIMonterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) Research organization

MBARI films rare barreleye fish in 4K off California coast
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    Footage released as only 11th sighting in 40-year history

    MBARI announced the barreleye sighting, noting it marks the first 4K documentation of the species and the first observation from the institute's new flagship research vessel. The last recorded sighting was in 2021. The footage captures the fish's transparent head shield and its characteristic upward-scanning behaviour for hunting prey in the deep ocean twilight zone.

    “Deep-sea animals capture the imagination, creating wonder and awe that we hope will inspire stewardship of the largest living space on Earth.”
    — Steven Haddock
    • appassionato@mastodon.social

      A rare species of deep-ocean barreleye fish with a transparent head has been filmed by researchers off the coast of California for the first time in 4k high definition, offering a never-before-seen glimpse into the fascinating life of life in the depths. https:// oceanographicmagazine.com/news /rare-footage-of-barreleye-fish-with-see-through-head/…

      appassionato@mastodon.socialMastodon12d ago18▲view on Mastodon ↗
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    MBARI researchers film barreleye fish in 4K during expedition

    Scientists aboard the research vessel David Packard encountered a rare barreleye fish at approximately 600 metres depth off the California coast. Using ROV Doc Ricketts and its high-resolution 4K camera, researchers spent about 20 minutes observing and filming the fish, including capturing 3D stereo imagery with the vehicle's VR camera.

    “Seeing the barreleye fish is a rare treat. Crew from across the ship joined the science team in the control room, mesmerised by this remarkable animal.”
    — Steven Haddock

    1. 1 outlet first by MBARI, 13d ago · read ↗