There are hundreds of deep-pelagic fish species in the Gulf of Mexico, and we are continuously learning about their diversity and behaviors. These short videos, hosted by kid’s science mascot Squirt the Squid, feature research into the diverse and fascinating deep-sea creatures inhabiting the Gulf of Mexico.
Video 1: Cephalopods
Join Squirt as he discusses different cephalopod species in the Gulf of Mexico.
Video 2: Counter-Illumination
Squirt teaches kids about counter-illumination, a natural camouflage strategy in which marine animals produce light that matches the brightness and wavelength of their surroundings, helping them to avoid predators.
Video 3: Dragonfish
Squirt teaches kids about dragonfish, a type of small bioluminescent deep-sea predator that lives in the Gulf of Mexico.