Pygmy Seahorse
The deep sea coral ecosystems the scientists explored are mesophotic—Latin for “middle light”—zone. More commonly referred to as the twilight zone, it’s a part of the water column that sits between the bright, shallow, coastal waters lit by the sun and the deepest, darkest depths of the ocean floor. Specifically, the scientists sent the robot to hang out between 164 to 492 feet (50 and 150 meters) underwater.
These particular coral ecosystems are full of delicate kinds of life, like this adorable pygmy seahorse. Look closely or you might miss it!
