#floaton

Floating along with one of the most remarkable residents of the deep sea—a Pantachogon haeckeli jelly. ⁠

⁠There are only three known species of jellyfish in the genus Pantachogon. Sometimes called the cupcake jelly, we most often observe these tiny jellies from 1,000 to 2,000 meters (3,280 to 6,560 feet) deep in the Monterey Bay. We know very little about this species, but thanks to our remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), we can capture video footage of these incredible animals in their natural habitat. These videos and images let us capture the true magnificence of many delicate deep-sea animals so we can share them with you!⁠
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This individual was filmed by the ROV Doc Ricketts in the Monterey Bay at 873 meters (2,865 feet) deep. ⁠