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Capturing the Godzilla goby, a new species, with the Curasub


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The Smithsonian Deep Reef Observation Project (DROP) captures a new species of deep-reef fish (Varicus lacerta), its common name the Godzilla goby, using the Curasub submersible. The lead scientist on the sub was Carole Baldwin and the pilot was Bruce Brandt. The species is in the process of being described by Luke Tornabene, Carole Baldwin, and Ross Robertson. 

 

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8 hours ago, Karmann said:

Cool but somewhat annoying, they can catch a tiny fish hundreds or thousands feet deep and I can't catch a stationery cardinal to save my life WTH.emoji45.png

Lol. Ain't that the truth. I feel your pain. 

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