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November 8, 2024 30 mins

Our short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 52. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!

Read the show notes and find the full episode here:

https://www.armatusoceanic.com/podcast/052-blackwater-diving

 

This month, we come face to face with deep sea species in our blackwater diving special.

Join us this episode as we jump into the fascinating world of blackwater diving, where expert scuba divers plunge into the open ocean at night in order to catch a glimpse of our favourite deep sea faces. We talk with expert blackwater divers to find out what it’s like to venture into the open ocean at night, when deep sea species rise from the depths to feed. How do they capture such remarkable photographs in such challenging conditions? What are some of their favourite species to encounter? What is it like to see bioluminescence in person and how is this related to science and the discovery of new species? Whether you’re a pro-diver yourself or prefer to stay dry, this episode is jam-packed with interesting stories and insights into this poorly understood environment.

Thanks again for tuning in, we’ll deep-see you next time!

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Alan - @Hadalbloke | Thom - @ThomLinley | Georgia - @geeinthesea

 

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Further resources People mentioned

Andrea Whitaker - Instagram and website

Linda Ianniello - Website and book

Richard Collins - Instagram

The blackwater photo Facebook group

Two papers that the team were involved with:

Hydromedusae observed during night dives in the Gulf Stream

Additional observations on hydromedusae during night dives in the Gulf Stream

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Credits

Theme – Hadal Zone Express by Märvel

Logo image - PRESSURISED Logo

Edited by - Georgia Wells

 

 
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