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Whiplash Squid Investigates ROV

April 2020

Curious scientists use remotely operated vehicles to explore remote corners of the National Marine Sanctuary System. But sometimes, the animals are just as curious as we are – like when this whiplash squid investigated the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research vehicle in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument!