<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>Life felt weird at the height of the Covid pandemic. Everyone wore masks. Anyone who coughed or sneezed was given looks of reprimand. Human communication had become virtual.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is no wonder if people had trouble adapting to post-pandemic interaction. It would appear natural that people wouldn't forget the old ways of meet and greet. But some people in Japan are taking help from professionals in order to relearn smiling.</p>

<p>“With mask wearing having become the norm, people have had fewer opportunities to smile, and more and more people have developed a complex about it,” Keiko Kawano, a coach at the 'smile education' company Egaoiku told the Asahi Shimbun, the Japanese news outlet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Moving and relaxing the facial muscles is the key to making a good smile. I want people to spend time consciously smiling for their physical and mental wellbeing.”</p>

<p>According to Egaoiku, number of applicants rose after media reports of Covid reclassification back in February. Just a month after that, government said masks would be an individual choice.</p>

<p>“I didn’t have opportunities to see people during the coronavirus crisis and didn’t smile in public,” 79-year-old Akiko Takizawa told Mainichi Shumbun newspaper.</p>

<p>“This has reminded me of how important smiling is,” she added..</p>

<p>The smile coaching classes are proving to be popular with women.</p>

<p>Reports say that these classes typically begin&nbsp;with stretches to relieve facial tension. Then the participants raise their handheld mirrors to eye level. Then they flex parts of their face in accordance with Kawano's instructions.</p>

<p>“A smile is only a smile if it’s conveyed,” she told her students in Yokohama, according to the Japan Times. “Even if you’re thinking about smiling or that you’re happy, if you have no expression, it won’t reach your audience.”</p>

<p>Kawano is a familiar face on TV and social media. Till now, she has provided coaching to more than 4000 people to teach them the art of smiling. The report&nbsp;further said that Kawano has also helped hundreds of others become certified 'smile specialists'. The Guardian said that Kawano now oversees 20 trainers who run classes across Japan.<br />
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Life felt weird at the height of the Covid pandemic. Everyone wore masks. Anyone who coughed or sneezed was given looks of reprimand. Human communication had become virtual.

Life felt weird at the height of the Covid pandemic. Everyone wore masks. Anyone who coughed or sneezed was given looks of reprimand. Human communication had become virtual. It is no wonder if people had trouble adapting to post-pandemic interaction. It would appear natural that people wouldn't forget the old ways of meet and greet. But some people in Japan are taking help from professionals in order to relearn smiling. “With mask wearing having become the norm, people have had fewer opportunities to smile, and more and more people have developed a complex about it,” Keiko Kawano, a coach at the 'smile education' company Egaoiku told the Asahi Shimbun, the Japanese news outlet. “Moving and relaxing the facial muscles is the key to making a good smile. I want people to spend time consciously smiling for their physical and mental wellbeing.” According to Egaoiku, number of applicants rose after media reports of Covid reclassification back in February. Just a month after that, government said masks would be an individual choice. “I didn’t have opportunities to see people during the coronavirus crisis and didn’t smile in public,” 79-year-old Akiko Takizawa told Mainichi Shumbun newspaper. “This has reminded me of how important smiling is,” she added.. The smile coaching classes are proving to be popular with women. Reports say that these classes typically begin with stretches to relieve facial tension. Then the participants raise their handheld mirrors to eye level. Then they flex parts of their face in accordance with Kawano's instructions. “A smile is only a smile if it’s conveyed,” she told her students in Yokohama, according to the Japan Times. “Even if you’re thinking about smiling or that you’re happy, if you have no expression, it won’t reach your audience.” Kawano is a familiar face on TV and social media. Till now, she has provided coaching to more than 4000 people to teach them the art of smiling. The report further said that Kawano has also helped hundreds of others become certified 'smile specialists'. The Guardian said that Kawano now oversees 20 trainers who run classes across Japan. 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.

Japanese flock to relearn art of smiling as masks come off after Covid mandate

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