Video:
Floating Creatures Leave Scientists Awestruck
Jellyfish, crabs, and other beautiful creatures float and swim past the camera of ROV Hercules during exploration trips in the Gulf of Mexico.
![Brine pool and crab](/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/images/cruises/NA059%20Brine%20Pool%20and%20Crab.png?h=57013b68&itok=0CoCTO3f)
Expedition
Gulf of Mexico Technology Exploration
This cruise continues our exploration throughout the Gulf of Mexico region, investigating biologic, geologic, and archaeological sites. We will explore and characterize a variety of seafloor habitats across upper slope, mid-slope and lower slope depths, including hard substrate coral habitats, hydrocarbon seeps, brine pools and, time permitting, mud volcanoes.