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Mar del Plata Canyon Stream Tops 80,000 Live Viewers as New Deep-Sea Species Surface

This livestreamed mission uses ROV SuBastian for ultra-HD deep-sea research that will feed at least ten years of follow-up studies

Expedición fondo del mar. Crédito: Schmidt Ocean Institute
El "pez telescopio", foco del desconcierto en las redes. (Foto: @EstendenciaEnX)
Nadia Cerino es una de las investigadoras que forma parte de la investigación en Mar del Plata (Foto: Prefectura Naval Argentina)
Entre la fauna marina, la expedición del CONICET también encontró desechos que terminaron en las profundidades de Cañón de Mar del Plata. 

Overview

  • The stream on the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s YouTube channel has drawn peaks of over 80,000 simultaneous viewers, surpassing traditional streaming services and media live broadcasts.
  • ROV SuBastian has conducted continuous dives to depths of 3,900 meters, capturing ultra-HD footage and collecting specimens without disturbing the ecosystem.
  • Scientists have identified more than 120 invertebrate species during the Talud Continental IV campaign, with several potential new discoveries emerging in daily dives.
  • A downloadable observation sheet and other educational tools for children were released to amplify public engagement and hands-on learning.
  • Collected samples and environmental DNA will underpin at least ten years of follow-up research on deep-sea biodiversity and human impacts.