Incredible Marine Diversity of Haaheo Seamount (PMNM)
Flying up a ridge along the Northern side of Haaheo seamount, through the incredibly clear waters of the Central Pacific, the Nautilus Live team witnessed amazing diversity of life. Explore a snapshot of this dive including ROV Hercules investigating corals, bolosoma sponges, crustaceans, and even a sea star enjoying a bamboo coral meal. While investigating the geological history of these seamounts to understand if they are a continuation of the Wentworth Seamount Chain, the team has witnessed a wide plethora of wildlife during our thirteen dives on the unexplored areas of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
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Luʻuaeaahikiikapapakū - Ancient Volcanoes in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
Returning to Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (PMNM) after an expedition in 2018, our team will be conducting ROV surveys on a chain of seamounts, and document whether these underwater mountains support vibrant coral and sponge communities like others in the region.