Last month, a cockatoo squid was spotted by the ROV Global Explorer at a depth of ~527m in the Gulf of Alaska. This squid is from the family Cranchiidae and its chic pompadour is actually the animal’s arms and tentacles folded back over its head. Like octopuses and other cephalopods, the cockatoo squid is equipped with chromatophores (pigment-carrying cells) that allow the animal to change colour and reflect traces of light. Amazing likeness to our local fauna!
Filmmaker ROV
Penetrator Wrench Tip
To stop the handle of your penetrator wrench from sliding through the cylinder body, wrap one end in a bit of electrical tape. It’ll save you hunting for it on the floor time after time!
Shark Neon Signalling
Such an amazing transformation!
Underwater Squid Robot and RoboScallop from ICRA 2019
Amazing to see the latest engineering in underwater propulsion! Full article at: IIEEE Spectrum 27jun19