<p>EVNautilus deep-sea exploration project recently encountered a remarkable 'smiling' creature, a deepsea snailfish, in the Pacific Ocean. This fish was discovered by the project's team at a depth of approximately 2,800 metres while exploring the Pacific Remote Islands waters, specifically "Seamount 9."</p>

<h2><strong>An unusual appearance with a widespread presence</strong></h2>

<p>The deepsea snailfish has a striking appearance, resembling a character from an animated film. Despite its peculiar looks, this snailfish is quite common in the marine world, according to the EV Nautilus project by the Ocean Exploration Trust.</p>

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<p>Belonging to the Liparidae family, these ray-finned fishes are widely distributed across the global ocean, inhabiting various latitudes and depths. In fact, some species of snailfish have even been found in the Mariana Trench, which reaches depths of over 8,000 metres.</p>

<h2><strong>EVNautilus&nbsp;mission</strong></h2>

<p>The EV Nautilus project aims to explore the uncharted regions of the ocean in search of new discoveries in biology, geology, and archaeology. This ongoing expedition is funded by NOAA Ocean Exploration through the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute.</p>

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<p>It marks the project's first live expedition of 2023 and focuses on exploring the deep ocean in and around the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (PRIMNM), specifically the Kingman Reef and Palmyra Atoll.</p>

<h2><strong>Exploring the unknown with advanced technology</strong></h2>

<p>The 29-day telepresence-enabled expedition, which took place from May 16 to June 14, 2023, utilised the deep-water mapping and remotely operated vehicle (ROV) capabilities of EVNautilus.</p>

<p>The expedition started and concluded in Honolulu, with the primary objective of investigating the deep-sea geology and biology within US waters. Notably, this year's expedition introduced an innovative tool, the Laser Divebot Spectrometer, developed by SETI and Impossible Sensing.</p>

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<p>This sensor collects precise chemical composition data from various materials, including rocks, sediments, and biological samples. Ultimately, this technology aims to reduce the reliance on physical samples.</p>

<h2><strong>Importance of the Kingman Reef and Palmyra Atoll</strong></h2>

<p>The US waters surrounding Kingman Reef and Palmyra Atoll house some of the most pristine marine ecosystems on Earth. While recent expeditions have contributed to our understanding of the region's deep-water resources, extensive areas still remain unexplored, especially north of the Kingman/Palmyra Unit of PRIMNM.</p>

<p>Further exploration is crucial to address the management and scientific requirements of the region. These efforts include developing a comprehensive monument management plan, gaining insights into the natural and cultural resources of the deep-water environment, understanding biogeographic species distributions, and exploring the geological context of the area.</p>

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EVNautilus deep-sea exploration project recently encountered a remarkable 'smiling' creature, a deepsea snailfish, in the Pacific Ocean. This fish was discovered by the project's team at a depth of approximately 2,800 metres while exploring the Pacific Remote Islands waters, specifically "Seamount 9.

EVNautilus deep-sea exploration project recently encountered a remarkable 'smiling' creature, a deepsea snailfish, in the Pacific Ocean. This fish was discovered by the project's team at a depth of approximately 2,800 metres while exploring the Pacific Remote Islands waters, specifically "Seamount 9." An unusual appearance with a widespread presence The deepsea snailfish has a striking appearance, resembling a character from an animated film. Despite its peculiar looks, this snailfish is quite common in the marine world, according to the EV Nautilus project by the Ocean Exploration Trust. Also Read | Ex-Harvard Medical School morgue manager indicted for stealing, selling human remains Belonging to the Liparidae family, these ray-finned fishes are widely distributed across the global ocean, inhabiting various latitudes and depths. In fact, some species of snailfish have even been found in the Mariana Trench, which reaches depths of over 8,000 metres. EVNautilus mission The EV Nautilus project aims to explore the uncharted regions of the ocean in search of new discoveries in biology, geology, and archaeology. This ongoing expedition is funded by NOAA Ocean Exploration through the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute. × Also Read | New Zealand's biggest meth bust with drug hidden in maple syrup bottles, six arrested It marks the project's first live expedition of 2023 and focuses on exploring the deep ocean in and around the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (PRIMNM), specifically the Kingman Reef and Palmyra Atoll. Exploring the unknown with advanced technology The 29-day telepresence-enabled expedition, which took place from May 16 to June 14, 2023, utilised the deep-water mapping and remotely operated vehicle (ROV) capabilities of EVNautilus. The expedition started and concluded in Honolulu, with the primary objective of investigating the deep-sea geology and biology within US waters. Notably, this year's expedition introduced an innovative tool, the Laser Divebot Spectrometer, developed by SETI and Impossible Sensing. Watch | UK MPs publish Partygate report | English Latest news × This sensor collects precise chemical composition data from various materials, including rocks, sediments, and biological samples. Ultimately, this technology aims to reduce the reliance on physical samples. Importance of the Kingman Reef and Palmyra Atoll The US waters surrounding Kingman Reef and Palmyra Atoll house some of the most pristine marine ecosystems on Earth. While recent expeditions have contributed to our understanding of the region's deep-water resources, extensive areas still remain unexplored, especially north of the Kingman/Palmyra Unit of PRIMNM. Further exploration is crucial to address the management and scientific requirements of the region. These efforts include developing a comprehensive monument management plan, gaining insights into the natural and cultural resources of the deep-water environment, understanding biogeographic species distributions, and exploring the geological context of the area. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>Two explorers, Justin Packshaw and Jamie Facer, have taken up a 3600-km-long trek across Antarctica. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>These bravehearts are walking on foot during a major part of the kitesurf trek amid temperatures falling to -55 degrees Celsius, putting extreme pressure on their bodies and mind. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>These explorers, who are working with NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), are also hauling a 200-kilogram sledge to ensure researchers get ample information for mission to Mars and the Moon.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Explorers <a href="https://twitter.com/Justin_Packshaw?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Justin_Packshaw</a> and Jamie Facer-Childs are on a 3600-km kitesurf trek across <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Antarctica?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Antarctica</a>. As well as gathering information how the body responds to extremes, they are making unique measurements that will help complement ESA’s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CryoSat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CryoSat</a> mission 👉<a href="https://t.co/1QIEJ4RmG4">https://t.co/1QIEJ4RmG4</a> <a href="https://t.co/ahLbnRMKtb">pic.twitter.com/ahLbnRMKtb</a></p>
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<p>The 80-day long journey looks to help the researchers understand how the body responds to such extremes, which is present on planets like Mars and take measurements of the icy environment.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Would you kitesurf <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Antarctica?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Antarctica</a> for science? <a href="https://twitter.com/Justin_Packshaw?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Justin_Packshaw</a> and Jamie Facer Childs are doing exactly that!<br />
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Follow along their their 80-day ‘Chasing the Light’ expedition to cross Antarctica from coast to coast while gathering scientific data: <a href="https://t.co/e60SKQqNHR">https://t.co/e60SKQqNHR</a> <a href="https://t.co/LaiVZSzyTN">pic.twitter.com/LaiVZSzyTN</a></p>
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<p>Over a month ago, the trek began from the Novolazarevskaya research station to travel Antarctica from coast to coast. It is a part of the ‘Chasing the Light’ expedition. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Not just this, these explorers also look to monitor developments undergoing in Antarctica. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This comes as climate change has been triggering heavy melting. The measurements, which are being taken, include radiation levels, wind speed or direction at surface level, temperature gradients from surface level and ice conditions. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Two explorers, Justin Packshaw and Jamie Facer, have taken up a 3600-km-long trek across Antarctica. These bravehearts are walking on foot during a major part of the kitesurf trek amid temperatures falling to -55 degrees Celsius, putting extreme pressure on their bodies and mind.

Two explorers, Justin Packshaw and Jamie Facer, have taken up a 3600-km-long trek across Antarctica. These bravehearts are walking on foot during a major part of the kitesurf trek amid temperatures falling to -55 degrees Celsius, putting extreme pressure on their bodies and mind. Also Read: Study finds more indication of life on Venus These explorers, who are working with NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), are also hauling a 200-kilogram sledge to ensure researchers get ample information for mission to Mars and the Moon. Explorers @Justin_Packshaw and Jamie Facer-Childs are on a 3600-km kitesurf trek across #Antarctica. As well as gathering information how the body responds to extremes, they are making unique measurements that will help complement ESA’s #CryoSat mission 👉https://t.co/1QIEJ4RmG4 pic.twitter.com/ahLbnRMKtb — ESA (@esa) December 16, 2021 × The 80-day long journey looks to help the researchers understand how the body responds to such extremes, which is present on planets like Mars and take measurements of the icy environment. Would you kitesurf #Antarctica for science? @Justin_Packshaw and Jamie Facer Childs are doing exactly that! Follow along their their 80-day ‘Chasing the Light’ expedition to cross Antarctica from coast to coast while gathering scientific data: https://t.co/e60SKQqNHR pic.twitter.com/LaiVZSzyTN — ESA EarthObservation (@ESA_EO) December 22, 2021 × Over a month ago, the trek began from the Novolazarevskaya research station to travel Antarctica from coast to coast. It is a part of the ‘Chasing the Light’ expedition. Also Read | Sway talks: Matterhorn moves back and forth every two seconds: Study Not just this, these explorers also look to monitor developments undergoing in Antarctica. This comes as climate change has been triggering heavy melting. The measurements, which are being taken, include radiation levels, wind speed or direction at surface level, temperature gradients from surface level and ice conditions. (With inputs from agencies)

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