Flapjack octopus
Flapjack Octopus (Opisthoteuthis sp.) These small cirrate octopuses (often confused with Dumbo octopuses) are some of the deepest-living known octopus species. They are
May 16, 2023
Tag: Axial Biology
Cockatoo Squid
Cockatoo Squid (Taonius borealis) The Cockatoo Squid is a species of cranchiid (or glass squid) with their stocky arms held above their
May 16, 2023
Blue Shark
Blue Shark (Prionace glauca) Blue sharks are a pelagic species that can be found worldwide in both tropical and cold temperate latitudes
May 12, 2023
Eelpouts
Eelpouts The eelpout is similar in appearance to an eel, with long slender bodies and dorsal and anal fins connected to the
May 12, 2023
Deepstaria enigmatica
Deepstaria enigmatica The Deepstaria enigmatica, observed over Axial Seamount, is translucent and resembles a lampshade. This specimen was approximately 30 cm in
April 21, 2023
Fried Egg Jelly
Fried Egg Jelly (Phacellophora camtschatica) The Fried Egg (or Egg-Yolk) Jellyfish is a large jelly, normally found drifting in the upper portions
April 21, 2023
Big Red Jelly
Big Red Jelly (Tiburonia granrojo) Tiburonia granrojo, also known as the Big Red Jelly, is a unique species of jellyfish found in
April 21, 2023
Unknown Soft Coral 1
Unknown Soft Coral 1 Only observed once, this fan-like soft coral was clinging to pillow basalts near to the base of Axial
April 21, 2023
Unknown Anemone 3
Unknown Anemone 3 This small, orange-hued anemone is quite squat and nearly flat, with short tentacles. It may be of the type
April 21, 2023
Unknown Anemone 2
Unknown Anemone 2 This small anemone was found at Axial Base, inhabiting the soft, pelagic muds. Its body, or column, is short,
April 21, 2023