By Stormie Collins, Crusty Eyes- 27August2025

When we think about the ocean’s most mesmerizing creatures, for some people, crustaceans aren’t always the first animals that come to mind.

Hi Everyone!

It’s Natalie, second-time cruiser writing to you from DeSoto Canyon. As mentioned, this is my second time on the R/V Point Sur with the DEEPEND|RESTORE group, but it’s my first time participating in the Deep Sea Benefits project. I’m excited to be reunited with a great group of scientists and to see the incredible diversity that the Gulf has to offer.

It’s Ian back again for my second research cruise and my first Deep-Sea Benefits cruise. In my last post I gave you all a little overview of the acoustics program here on the ship but today I’m going to dive in a little deeper and discuss everyone’s favorite topic… bladders or more specifically swim bladders.

Hi all-  Heather J. here reporting on an awesome animal we collected this morning in the nets!