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FathomVerse @fathomverse.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

you've been a Denizen of the Deep in your heart for a very long time

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Davina @davinagifford.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Finally made Denizen of the Deep in @fathomverse.bsky.social slightly embarrassed about how long that took me 😆

Badge from the Fathomverse game with a picture of a black anglerfish and the words Denizen of the Deep

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Octism Queen @snowqueenofhoth.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

obsessed with this fairy fish I found on @fathomverse.bsky.social! ✨✨

A bony fish that looks like a fairy with transparent fins

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FathomVerse @fathomverse.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

We hope you’re enjoying #FathomVerse! Your feedback matters! If FathomVerse has brought you joy, consider leaving a review on the App Store or Google Play Store! It only takes a minute but means the world to our team. 🍎 apps.apple.com/us/app/fatho...) 🤖 play.google.com/store/apps/d...

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FathomVerse @fathomverse.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

June is #WorldOceanMonth! To celebrate, FathomVerse makes it easy to contribute to meaningful scientific research. We just made 3 special badges for World Ocean Month that you can earn by playing *Bound*. Dive in today! fathomverse.org

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The ocean covers more than 70% of our planet, yet most of the life within it remains undiscovered.

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Octism Queen @snowqueenofhoth.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

@fathomverse.bsky.social’s Cutie of the Week (8/7) as voted by members of the fathomverse discord server: Lurking Moray 🌊🪸

Moray Eel peeking its head out of a large sea sponge

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FathomVerse @fathomverse.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Invite you to watch this video to learn more about why we made FathomVerse! And explore our website for more information: www.fathomverse.org 4/4

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Explore the Depths with FathomVerse

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FathomVerse @fathomverse.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

During development, we also actively keep our environmental impact in mind, choosing to reduce repeated processing tasks and network traffic when we can. 3/4

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FathomVerse @fathomverse.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

We did an audit of our resource usage for FathomVerse and, if we double our existing data output, over one year we expect to use the equivalent of charging an electric car 12 times. 2/4

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FathomVerse @fathomverse.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Great question! FathomVerse’s AI data usage is categorized into four main areas: (1) data storage, (2) data processing, (3) model training, and (4) serving the game backend. 1/4

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Livestream Oceanographic @livestreamocean.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

We have a free server dedicated to livestreamed deep sea ROV dives that everyone is welcome to join! We share images from all the R/Vs who stream their dives, connect with other marine bio loving folks, & keep up with what's going on in the deep sea exploration. Invite link ⬇️ discord.gg/KUtbfZu7UY

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Join the Livestream Oceanographic Discord Server!

Check out the Livestream Oceanographic community on Discord - hang out with 560 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

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FathomVerse @fathomverse.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

FathomVerse replaces scrolling with ocean exploring, diving below the surface to help scientists understand our planet's most mysterious ecosystem. Update your #FathomVerse app to access all the new features in FathomVerse 3.0!

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Replace scrolling with ocean exploring #fathomverse

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FathomVerse @fathomverse.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The ocean covers more than 70% of our planet, yet most of the life within it remains undiscovered. #FathomVerse is changing that, one dive at a time To celebrate #WorldOceanMonth, FathomVerse makes it easy to contribute to meaningful scientific research. Dive in today!

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The ocean covers more than 70% of our planet, yet most of the life within it remains undiscovered.

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MBARI @mbarinews.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Happy #WorldOceanDay 🌊💙🪼 For decades, MBARI has explored the ocean’s pelagic realm—one of Earth’s largest yet least-understood habitats—revealing the astonishing diversity of life it supports and helping scientists better understand its future in a changing world. Dive in: youtu.be/Aqyk30L3E1A?...

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World Ocean Day | The remarkable animals of the deep midwater

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FathomVerse @fathomverse.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Plus, Denizen Mode within Filter enlists Denizens of the Deep to verify community annotations. By engaging our most dedicated FathomNauts to help with verification, we can quickly put images annotated by the FathomVerse community into the hands of scientists.

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New Filter Mini-game in FathomVerse 3.0 Update

With a new mini-game and more educational content, FathomVerse 3.0 expands the app’s offerings and lets users participate in the entire image annotation process from start to finish.

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MBARI @mbarinews.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

A new view of life in the deep sea 🌊📸🪼 An expedition with @schmidtocean.bsky.social used advanced imaging systems and AI tools—including tech developed by MBARI engineers and the FathomVerse team—to document deep-sea biodiversity. Learn more: www.mbari.org/news/innovat...

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Innovative MBARI technology plays integral role in expedition to document deep-sea biodiversity • MBARI

An expedition with Schmidt Ocean Institute leveraged imaging systems and AI tools, including some developed by MBARI engineers, to document more than 30 new species from the tropical South Atlantic Oc...

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RJ @kelbrid.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Something about this brittle star pic captivates me, it's the coolest pic I've collected so far in my little marine biology game.

Photo card from the mobile game FathomVerse of a sea creature called a brittle star wrapping its limbs around some coral.

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FathomVerse @fathomverse.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

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New Filter Mini-game in FathomVerse 3.0 Update

With a new mini-game and more educational content, FathomVerse 3.0 expands the app’s offerings and lets users participate in the entire image annotation process from start to finish.

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FathomVerse @fathomverse.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Introducing Filter ✅🚫 Quickly review a set of images and remove all the images that don’t match your mission, filtering out what doesn’t belong. Try it today!

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Introducing Filter ✅🚫 #FathomVerse

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MBARI @mbarinews.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Today, @fathomverse.bsky.social is releasing a suite of new features, including a new mini-game. The new version of FathomVerse empowers FathomNauts to work alongside experts to quickly deliver images annotated by the FathomVerse community to scientists.📱🙌 Learn more: www.mbari.org/news/mbari-a...

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MBARI and FathomNet partners release new version of FathomVerse app • MBARI

MBARI and partners in the FathomNet Program have released a new version of the FathomVerse community science app. The updated app includes new features to expedite verification of labeled imagery, hel...

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FathomVerse @fathomverse.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Dive in, learn, and discover with FathomVerse. We expanded and improved the app to make FathomVerse more fun for everyone. Check out FathomVerse 3.0 today! Learn more: www.fathomverse.org/post/fathomv... 💙🌊🧪🐙 @mbarinews.bsky.social @montereybayaquarium.org @schmidtocean.bsky.social

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Dive into FathomVerse 3.0

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Ernests Borg 1 thru 8 [he/him] @deusericus.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Thanks to #fathomverse whenever I see a sea fan, an animal i previously had no opinion about, now I'm happy about it. 🪸🪸🪸

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FathomVerse @fathomverse.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

We’re making changes in #FathomVerse to generate localizations faster, enabling FathomNauts to process image data quicker. Check out our blog to learn more: www.fathomverse.game/post/new-ite...

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New iterative consensus protocol allows for more teamwork and faster localization

We’re making changes to Bound to generate localizations faster, enabling FathomNauts to process image data quicker.

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Octism Queen @snowqueenofhoth.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

I FOUND A SEVEN-ARMED OCTOPUS ON @fathomverse.bsky.social AND I'M FREAKING OUT EVERYONE SHUT UP AND LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT THIS WEIRD OCTOPUS

A seven-armed octopus on a black background

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FathomVerse @fathomverse.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Are you curious to learn more about ocean discoveries that are happening right now? Join the #FathomVerse Discord to chat directly with MBARI researchers onboard R/V Falkor (too). 🌊 discord.gg/QZ2wtPBpxa

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Join the FathomVerse Discord Server!

As you play FathomVerse, share your progress with fellow ocean explorers, ask questions, and help us improve the game. | 1915 members

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Dr. Kakani Katija @kakanikatija.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Just reviewed images from this dive and they’re ready for @fathomverse.bsky.social. Download the app on Google play and the App Store. 🤩 bsky.app/profile/kaka...

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FathomVerse @fathomverse.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Potential new siphonophore spotted!

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Dr. Kakani Katija @kakanikatija.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

This Earth Day, I’m spending it with some incredible denizens of the deep that are all unknown to science . 🦑🧪😍 You can too by joining us on the @schmidtocean.bsky.social dive stream: www.youtube.com/schmidtocean.... #onwardsanddownwards #DesigningTheFuture3

An array of some very photogenic denizens of the deep: a jellyfish, two siphonophores, and one ctenophore that are all unknown to science. (Credit: Schmidt Ocean Institute)

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MBARI @mbarinews.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

This #EarthDay, dive into a local offshore oasis and discover the hidden wonders of the deep-sea world in our very own blue backyard. 🪸✨️ MBARI technology is visualizing our planet’s hidden underwater landscapes. We invite you to relax, explore, and connect to the deep sea: youtu.be/lwXYYzHd51Y?...

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The hidden deep‑sea world just off Big Sur | Exploring Sur Ridge

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FathomVerse @fathomverse.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Truly anyone can be a citizen scientist!

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Octism Queen @snowqueenofhoth.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

He’s helping with the science! @fathomverse.bsky.social

A deep sea octopus wraps its arms around various tubing and other scientific research equipment on the sea floor

A deep sea octopus reaches out and handles tubing and other scientific research equipment on the sea floor

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FathomVerse @fathomverse.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

For the very first time, we pushed data to #FathomVerse while an expedition is still in progress. If you play FathomVerse right now, you will see images from the #DesigningtheFuture3 expedition on R/V Falkor (too). Dive in! 🪼🌊 fathomverse.game @schmidtocean.bsky.social @mbarinews.bsky.social

Siphonophore with green nectosome and reddish tentacles

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FathomVerse @fathomverse.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Really exciting @schmidtocean.bsky.social divestream happening now! We just saw a beautiful Atolla jelly and our team member Emily is on the microphone! @mbarinews.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO2e...

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FathomVerse @fathomverse.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

@mbarinews.bsky.social Correct, FathomVerse players label visual data. Though we may be able to integrate more types of data in the future!

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FathomVerse @fathomverse.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Love this interaction on our Discord. Calling all FathomNauts, join the FathomVerse Discord to connect with fellow ocean nerds! discord.gg/8NgTarHE5z 🌊🐙🫰

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Join the FathomVerse Discord Server!

As you play FathomVerse, share your progress with fellow ocean explorers, ask questions, and help us improve the game. | 1883 members

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Dr. Kakani Katija @kakanikatija.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

And we’re off! Goodbye Salvador Bahia. Next stop: ocean’s 🌊midwaters. Hoping to come across MANY undescribed animals 🦑 and do some science. 🧪 Can’t wait!! #DesigningtheFuture3 @schmidtocean.bsky.social @mbarinews.bsky.social

Left to right: Emily, Marko, Joost, and myself on the Falkor Too as we depart Salvador on the Designing the Future 3 expedition with Schmidt Ocean Institute.

The aft deck of Falkor Too leaving the port of Salvador Bahia Brazil. Tug boat follows behind.

The helipad of Falkor Too facing seaward.

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FathomVerse @fathomverse.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Led by Dr. Karen Osborn, the #DesigningTheFuture3 expedition will use cutting-edge prototype technologies to explore midwater biodiversity, imaging midwater animals in both their natural setting and in virtual-reality aquaria. Follow @schmidtocean.bsky.social for more updates!

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FathomVerse @fathomverse.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

All aboard! The FathomVerse team is embarking on an expedition off the coast of Brazil on R/V Falkor (too). While our team is at sea, you can earn 5 new badges! Play FathomVerse to earn the ALL ABOARD badges! www.fathomverse.game #Falkortoo #FathomVerse #DesigningTheFuture3

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All aboard!

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Schmidt Ocean Institute @schmidtocean.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

ROV SuBastian wants to know if you have voted! We've been nominated for a People's Voice Webby, and you can cast your vote here: vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting...

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FathomVerse @fathomverse.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Every week FathomNauts on our Discord vote for a cutie of the week. Join the #FathomVerse Discord community so you can vote on cuties too! discord.gg/7RVNvvymA7 🐟🌊🐙💙

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FathomVerse @fathomverse.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Anemone of my anemone is a friend… because we love sea anemones! Play 15 rounds of Bound before April 14th to earn an Anenomadness badge! 📸 NOAA Ocean Exploration 📍 Denson Seamount, Gulf of Alaska fathomverse.game #FathomVerse #Okeanos #NOAA #DeepSea #SeaAnemones

A variety of colorful sea anemones, primarily in shades of orange and red, are attached to a rocky underwater landscape.

Underwater scene featuring an octopus navigating a rocky seabed, surrounded by red pom-pom anemones.

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FathomVerse @fathomverse.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

FathomVerse is a Webby Honoree! Recognized for AI Application & Experience at the 30th Annual Webby Awards among the top 25% of 13,000+ entries. Huge congrats to everyone who helped build it. We're using gaming and community science to accelerate ocean discovery. 🌊 #Webbys #FathomVerse

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FathomVerse @fathomverse.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

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FathomVerse @fathomverse.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

NEW BADGE: ANEMOMADNESS There's a maddening number of anemones in #FathomVerse right now! If you're looking for type 2 fun AND stunning #anemones, play 15 rounds of Bound before April 14th to earn the **Anemo-madness** badge! 🌊📸🪸🧪💙

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