Video:
Creepy Ghost Shark With Parasites
Found while exploring the Kick 'em Jenny submarine volcano near Grenada, the team spotted a Chimaera, or "ghost shark" who appeared to have parasites. An ancient deep water fish, their closest living relative is the shark.
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Expedition
Kick 'em Jenny Submarine Volcano Project
This cruise to the southern Lesser Antilles volcanic arc is part of the INSPIRE project, funded by NSF with the purpose of studying and improving telepresence for ocean exploration. Scientists will implement several student-designed exploration projects led from shore. Kick’em Jenny is the most active submarine volcano in the Caribbean Sea, and during the past century it has shown a history of progressive growth with explosive eruptions.
