For marine biologists and photographers, a nighttime dive into the ocean offers an austere backdrop for capturing the myriad creatures that live below the surface: entirely devoid of light, black water creates a stark visual contrast to the iridescent, translucent, and tentacled organisms that float in the dark expanses, making rare sightings of cusk eels and or billowing blanket octopuses all the more striking. An expedition by Alexander Semenov (previously) near Ponza Island unveiled an array of marine life off the western coast of Italy, framing their unique forms and movements. The footage is part of an ongoing documentary project for Aquatilis, and you can see more from Semenov on his site.

 

Footage from a Blackwater Dive Off the Coast of Italy Frames the Striking Marine Creatures Found in Its Depths

Footage from a Blackwater Dive Off the Coast of Italy Frames the Striking Marine Creatures Found in Its Depths

Footage from a Blackwater Dive Off the Coast of Italy Frames the Striking Marine Creatures Found in Its Depths

Footage from a Blackwater Dive Off the Coast of Italy Frames the Striking Marine Creatures Found in Its Depths

©

Related Posts

Joining the Woods Bagot Brisbane studio as Executive Chair, Kirsti Simpson brings an extraordinary breadth of experience.Joining the Woods Bagot Brisbane studio as Executive Chair, Kirsti Simpson brings an extraordinary breadth of experience.
Kirsti Simpson’s plan for Woods Bagot Brisbane
Joining Woods Bagot’s Brisbane studio as executive chair, Kirsti Simpson...
Read more
custom built-in sofa. / sfgirlbybaycustom built-in sofa. / sfgirlbybay
built-ins for the win.
popular in the 1950 & 60’s built-in furniture seems to...
Read more
An aerial view of the office roof garden at 100 Altair featuring zigzagging paths and angular planters filled with grasses. It is designed by SWA in Sunnyvale California.An aerial view of the office roof garden at 100 Altair featuring zigzagging paths and angular planters filled with grasses. It is designed by SWA in Sunnyvale California.
An Office Tower Rooftop Designed for Outdoor...
Hopefully for anyone still stationed at their desk during this...
Read more
toddler bookshelf diytoddler bookshelf diy
This clever IKEA hack combines a toddler...
If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to...
Read more
TikTok on mobile phoneTikTok on mobile phone
A TikTok ban would probably also take...
The U.S. government is inching closer and closer to a...
Read more
Student on lawn using laptopStudent on lawn using laptop
28 of the best MIT courses you...
TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from MIT are...
Read more