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Creating a global deep-sea research hub in Madeira Island, Portugal
The MARE-Madeira Youth Ambassadors program is supported by the Ma’at Environment Fund and the Edinburgh Ocean Leaders. Alex Vieira is leading the Spooky Science series. TWILIGHTED is a deep-sea research capacity building project funded by the European Union.
October 31, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The MARE-Madeira Youth Ambassadors program is supported by the Ma’at Environment Fund and the Edinburgh Ocean Leaders. Alex Vieira is leading the Spooky Science series. TWILIGHTED is a deep-sea research capacity building project funded by the European Union.
These squid are believed to be the prey of deep-diving cetaceans like sperm whales, as their stomachs have been found to contain the beaks of large squid. We love this video caught by NOAA, captured at more than 700 meters, of a squid thought to be ~3-4 meters.
October 31, 2025 at 12:56 PM
These squid are believed to be the prey of deep-diving cetaceans like sperm whales, as their stomachs have been found to contain the beaks of large squid. We love this video caught by NOAA, captured at more than 700 meters, of a squid thought to be ~3-4 meters.
Photos and reading: (1) Vrijenhoek, R.C., Johnson, S.B. & Rouse, G.W. A remarkable diversity of bone-eating worms. BMC Biol 7, 74 (2009). doi.org/10.1186/1741.... (2, 3) OET/NOAA sanctuaries.noaa.gov/magazine/5/w... TWILIGHTED is funded by the EU
October 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Photos and reading: (1) Vrijenhoek, R.C., Johnson, S.B. & Rouse, G.W. A remarkable diversity of bone-eating worms. BMC Biol 7, 74 (2009). doi.org/10.1186/1741.... (2, 3) OET/NOAA sanctuaries.noaa.gov/magazine/5/w... TWILIGHTED is funded by the EU
Worms of the genus Osedax (Latin for ‘Bone devourer’) are commonly found on whale falls in the deep sea -- munching on their bones! Fun fact: these critters don't have mouths or stomachs. They rely on acid from symbiotic bacteria in their ‘roots’ to digest organic material.
October 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Worms of the genus Osedax (Latin for ‘Bone devourer’) are commonly found on whale falls in the deep sea -- munching on their bones! Fun fact: these critters don't have mouths or stomachs. They rely on acid from symbiotic bacteria in their ‘roots’ to digest organic material.
Are you curious about the kind of technologies used at leading deep-sea research institutes? Are you starting your own deep-sea research program, too? We're here for you: twilighted.eu/twilighted-g...
The #TWILIGHTED project is funded by the European Union. #deepsea #capacitybuilding #marinescience
The #TWILIGHTED project is funded by the European Union. #deepsea #capacitybuilding #marinescience
October 17, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Are you curious about the kind of technologies used at leading deep-sea research institutes? Are you starting your own deep-sea research program, too? We're here for you: twilighted.eu/twilighted-g...
The #TWILIGHTED project is funded by the European Union. #deepsea #capacitybuilding #marinescience
The #TWILIGHTED project is funded by the European Union. #deepsea #capacitybuilding #marinescience
The MARE-Madeira Youth Ambassadors program is supported by the Ma’at Environment Fund and the Edinburgh Ocean Leaders. TWILIGHTED is a deep-sea research capacity building project funded by the European Union. 📷 NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research #spookyseason #youthfortheocean
October 16, 2025 at 10:24 AM
The MARE-Madeira Youth Ambassadors program is supported by the Ma’at Environment Fund and the Edinburgh Ocean Leaders. TWILIGHTED is a deep-sea research capacity building project funded by the European Union. 📷 NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research #spookyseason #youthfortheocean
Ghost sharks, or chimaeras, live in the deep ocean and are known for their ghostly appearance, including translucent skin, flowing fins and eerie dark eyes. Chimaeras are a cartilaginous fish, like sharks and rays, but they diverged from a shared ancestor 400 million years ago.
October 16, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Ghost sharks, or chimaeras, live in the deep ocean and are known for their ghostly appearance, including translucent skin, flowing fins and eerie dark eyes. Chimaeras are a cartilaginous fish, like sharks and rays, but they diverged from a shared ancestor 400 million years ago.
If you're not sure (and curiously inclined 🙃 ) we recommend reading 'Mapping the Deep' by Robert Kunzig! For more inspiration, check out our review at: twilighted.eu/mapping-the-...
📷 Karen Osborn, Smithsonian Institution
TWILIGHTED is funded by the European Union
📷 Karen Osborn, Smithsonian Institution
TWILIGHTED is funded by the European Union
Mapping the Deep: a review – Twilighted
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August 8, 2025 at 11:12 AM
If you're not sure (and curiously inclined 🙃 ) we recommend reading 'Mapping the Deep' by Robert Kunzig! For more inspiration, check out our review at: twilighted.eu/mapping-the-...
📷 Karen Osborn, Smithsonian Institution
TWILIGHTED is funded by the European Union
📷 Karen Osborn, Smithsonian Institution
TWILIGHTED is funded by the European Union
Activities supported by Ciência Viva. TWILIGHTED is a project funded by the European Union.
August 7, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Activities supported by Ciência Viva. TWILIGHTED is a project funded by the European Union.