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Deep-Sea Biology Society Arts @dsbsoc-arts.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Join us for our ArtSea Matchmaking Online Event on September 15, 7PM CEST. Hear from the artist-scientist teams and their artworks currently on display in our online exhibition (more info below) + they’ll share the science & stories behind the collaborations! See you there! 👋 #ArtSeaMatchmaking

Poster with info about the ArtSea Matchmaking Event on September 15 7PM CEST. Discover deep-sea science, art & more. More info on www.artseamatchmaking.com

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Deep-Sea Biology Society Arts @dsbsoc-arts.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

🌊🎨 The ArtSea Matchmaking Online Exhibition is LIVE! Over the past year, artists & deep-sea scientists from around the world have collaborated in 13 SciArt teams, bringing together art, science and stories from the deep ocean. Dive into the exhibition: www.artseamatchmaking.com #ArtSeaMatchmaking

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Delphine Mestdagh @delphine-art.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

One year ago, ArtSea Matchmaking began with an open call. 🌊 Today, Lara and I finally get to share what grew from it: our first online exhibition, featuring the work created by the wonderful artist–scientist teams we brought together. Tiny but mighty team. We did it. 💙 🎨 www.artseamatchmaking.com

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Chris Mah @echinoblog.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

#Okeanos Benthic SIPHONOPHORE video! Sea Dandelion! youtu.be/u8LcByNCFcQ?...

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We Found a Deep Sea Dandelion

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Lara Maleen Beckmann @planulara.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The Unseen Ocean Collective is coming to the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport @oregonstate.edu See our science inspired art exhibit from July 30 - December 11. Opening reception on July 30 with talks at 5pm. More info: hmsc.oregonstate.edu/art-hatfield or www.unseenoceancollective.com

Info card about our art exhibit, displaying four example artworks from the Unseen Ocean Collective and text (address: Hatfield Marine Science Center, Gladys Valley marine Studies Building, Newport Oregon). Exhibit open Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm.

Second info card, same artworks, but with info to the opening reception. July 30, 4:30-6:30pm. Artist and scientist talks at 5pm.

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Lisa @tuexplorer1.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Chondrocladia, Victogorgia, benthic ctenophores, & coral with ophiuroid @schmidtocean.bsky.social dive 954 #deepwonders #MarineLife

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Meghan Jones @studio-mbj.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Hey friends! It’s been a hot second since I posted, I blame my creative drive that paces inside like a tiger and says “paint, never stop, nothing else is quite as important”. Here is another finished painting for my shows with the @unseenocean.bsky.social #deepsea #deepseacreatures 🦑🐡 #sciart #ocean

An acrylic on canvas painting of a deep sea Muusoctopus in shades of brown, purple and gold on a green background. Titled “Living the Kaleidoscope Life”, 20x16”, 2026. #deepsea #deepseacreatures #sciart #octopus #art 🐡🦑

You can see this painting in person in Spokane, and Washington state in April of 2026 at the Chase Gallery in City Hall.

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Meghan Jones @studio-mbj.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

If you’re in or around Spokane WA next month we would love to see you at our show opening! #deepsea #deepseacreatures #sciart @unseenocean.bsky.social #art #marinebiology 🐡🦑

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Meghan Jones @studio-mbj.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Another piece that will be shown in Spokane WA next month, titled Snailfish Cupcake this 20x16 acrylic on canvas shows us a baby snailfish using a closed anemone for shelter from the current- cutie 🥰 #deepsea #deepseacreatures #deepseaart #scienceart 🦑🐡 @unseenocean.bsky.social

A pink and purple larval fish resting on a bright orange closed anemone.

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Meghan Jones @studio-mbj.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

“Radiant Cornucopia” 24x36 acrylic on canvas, so much love for the Alaskan deep sea- this painting is currently on display in Spokane, Washington, and will be traveling to Newport Oregon this summer 🐡🦑 #deepsea #deepseacreatures #sciart #scienceartist #deepseasponges #deepseaart

A bright yellow and orange cornucopia shaped sponge filled with shrimp and surrounded by other sponges and corals. Titled “Radiant Cornucopia “ 24x36 inches acrylic on canvas.

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OneOcean Flotilla @oceanflotilla.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Deep-sea coral and sponge hotspots on the Corner Rise #seamounts, in an area beyond national jurisdiction, meet international criteria for Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems. #HighSeas #MPAs @planulara.bsky.social www.frontiersin.org/journals/marine…

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Dr. Katy Croff Bell @katycroffbell.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

🌊🧪🦑🌏 Hotspots beyond borders: quantitative assessment of Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems on the Corner Rise seamounts with implications for conservation planning "depth and water mass structure are key drivers of coral and sponge biogeography on the CRS. " doi.org/10.3389/fmar...

Examples of indicator species: (A) PD08 (undet. sponge), (B, C) CAO11 (Chrysogorgia sp. A), (D, E) CAO28 (Acanella sp.), (F) PH70 (Hyalonema (Corynema) sp.) and (G) CAH23 (Abyssopathes sp.). Scale bars = 10 cm (Only shown if laser points were visible in corresponding video segments). Image credit: NOAA Ocean Exploration (EX2104). Reproduced under CC0 1.0 license.

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Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative @deepstewardship.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

This week in our Deep Sea Round Up: 🔹️Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems at seamounts, 🔹️How scientific practices at sea influence ocean management, 🔹️Nutrient cycling sponge hotspots 👉 www.dosi-project.org/dosi-deep-se... 📷 Oblong Dermechinus urchins by ROV SuBastian / Schmidt Ocean Institute.

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Science Spotlight New research shows that depth and water masses shape coral and sponge communities of the Corner Rise Seamounts. Six habitats meet criteria for Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems, evidence which strengthens the case for continued protection.

Cover image for "Science Spotlight" by the deep sea conservation coalition. Features text about deep-sea coral and sponge communities at the Corner Rise Seamounts in the Atlantic Ocean. Background shows an underwater view with corals.

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Moku Art Studio @mokuartstudio.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Join us on February 12th at 9:30 a.m. PST for our next Reef Chat: Baby Deep-Sea Creatures! Register here: bit.ly/3KiPxzM

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Meghan Jones @studio-mbj.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Yeah baby!! Will we see you at the opening on Friday?

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Unseen Ocean Collective @unseenocean.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Getting ready for our show in Juneau! All the work arrived safe and sound, look at all that fab art together, like a perfect deep sea family 😍😍😍 #sciart #deepsea #deepseart #alaska #artshow 🦑🐡

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Unseen Ocean Collective @unseenocean.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Not long now! Just under two weeks until our show opening in Juneau Alaska- will we see you there? #deepsea #sciart #womeninstem #womenartists #alaska 🦑🐡 #artshow

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Meghan Jones @studio-mbj.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Ooooo yeah, one more piece for our upcoming show in Juneau Alaska! A deep-sea octopus, titled “Living the Kaleidoscope Life” this 16x20” acrylic on canvas is based on deep sea footage taken by NOAA off the coast of Alaska in 2023 #deepsea #deepseacreatures #octopus 🦑🐡 #sciart #womenartists #painting

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Meghan Jones @studio-mbj.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Working away on this #deepsea carnivorous sponge, crinoid and brittle star painting. It’s getting there, probably 75% done now, adding all the details and rainbow colors is my fav part! #deepseacreatures #coldwatersponges 🐡🦑 #invertebrates #acrylicpainting #marinebiology #art #painting #artist

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Kierstin Keller @gsstudios907.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

On this fine fall day, we have some little baby deep-sea octopus 🐙 #deepseaoctopus #babyoctopus #deep-sea #unseenoceancollective #deepseacreatures #🐙

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Unseen Ocean Collective @unseenocean.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Representing the carnivorous sponges for our shows in 2026!

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Meghan Jones @studio-mbj.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

One more painting for the @unseenocean.bsky.social shows completed! Titled “Nibbles and Cuddles” this 24x24” acrylic on canvas is a Chondrocladia carnivorous sponge, several varieties of brittle stars, and even a little rainbow polychaete too! #deepsea #deepseacreatures #deepocean 🐡🦑 #acrylicpainter

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Meghan Jones @studio-mbj.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

So honored to be working with this incredible group of women! @planulara.bsky.social @gsstudios907.bsky.social @highseas-sculpture.bsky.social

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Meghan Jones @studio-mbj.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

I’m back to share what I’ve been working on for the @unseenocean.bsky.social collective! Here we have the noble Blob sculpin, not the hot melted mess in the most famous blobfish photo, but a true and beautiful deep-sea beauty! #deepsea #deepseacreatures #blobfish #acrylicpainting #art 🐡🦑

A 24x24 inch acrylic on canvas painting of a deep-sea blob sculpin photographed off the coast of Alaska. Titled “Not the Blob You’re Looking For” this painting will be exhibited in Juneau Alaska in February of 2026, Spokane WA in April of 2026 and Newport Oregon in July of 2026. #deepsea #deepseacreatures #blobfish #acrylicpainting #art 🐡🦑

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Unseen Ocean Collective @unseenocean.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Our show in Juneau Alaska is coming up next month! We hope you can join us and see this new Blob Sculpin painting in person! #deepsea #deepseacreatures #blobfish #acrylicpainting #art 🐡🦑

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Meghan Jones @studio-mbj.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Getting closer and closer on this one, almost to the details stage where everything really snaps into place. This piece is for shows with the @unseenocean.bsky.social #deepsea #deepseacreatures #deepocean #deepseaart 🐡🦑 #art #acryliconcanvas #brittlestars

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Meghan Jones @studio-mbj.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Friends- this carnivorous sponge is basically the COOLEST thing ever! Semi-transparent bulbous knobs, and totally covered in brittle stars *swoon* def new boyfriend material. Oh and I started another painting 😁 #deepsea #deepseacreatures 🐡🦑 #deepseaart #unseenocean #art #acryliconcanvas

A green and orange carnivorous sponge covered in brittle stars, 24x24” acrylic on canvas painting. #deepsea #deepseacreatures 🐡🦑 #deepseaart #unseenocean #art #acryliconcanvas

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Unseen Ocean Collective @unseenocean.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

This new fav sponge is either Chondrocladia grandis or Chondrocladia concrescens, as both species occur in Alaskan waters! #deepsea #deepseacreaturea 🐡🦑 #deepseaart

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Meghan Jones @studio-mbj.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

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Meghan Jones @studio-mbj.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Feeling pretty awesome today with my painting being featured on the cover of the latest issue of Deep-Sea Life from @dsbsoc.bsky.social and DOSI, you can read the whole issue here, make sure to read the feature on @unseenocean.bsky.social #deepsea #deepseacreatures 🐡🦑 #deepseaart #acrylicpainting

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Deep-Sea Biology Society Arts @dsbsoc-arts.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Meet the team behind #ArtSeaMatchmaking! We are artist @delphine-art.bsky.social on a mission to share the beauty of the deep sea, and biologist @planulara.bsky.social studying deep-sea corals and sponges. We started this initiative to bring artists and scientists together to collaborate and create.

The team behind artsea matchmaking. Upper half: Delphine Mestdagh and an artwork of hers showing a deep-sea squid. Lower half: Lara Beckmann, and an environment that she studies: deep-sea coral and sponge gardens.

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Unseen Ocean Collective @unseenocean.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Another beautiful piece for our shows in Juneau Alaska and Spokane Washington!

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Meghan Jones @studio-mbj.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

It’s been a crazy family health crisis kind of month, but I finally made it back into the studio to finish up this 24x36” acrylic on canvas painting titled ‘Huggies and Snackies’. A beautiful stalked carnivorous sponge is joined by pink brittle stars and a golden crinoid. Cuties 😍 #deepsea 🐡🦑 #art

A stalked carnivorous sponge is being hugged by pink brittle stars on a rocky deep ocean outcrop beside a golden crinoid. 24x36” acrylic on canvas, #deepsea #deepseaart #deepocean #carnivoroussponge #sciart

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Petra Hribovšek @micrbsgonamicrbe.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

This week's Bergen Bathysphere Science Symposium brought together deep-sea scientists and professionals for hands-on workshops on QGIS (maps), BIIGLE (underwater footage), data management and platforms, standardization, cruise planning, as well as group discussions, and time to connect 🌊

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3rd Bergen Bathysphere Science Symposium 2025 – Summary

4-5 November 2025, Marine Biological Station, Espegrend The symposium brought together 36 deep-sea scientists and professionals from various institutes and consultancies for a workshop-oriented, ha…

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Kierstin Keller @gsstudios907.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Deep-sea housing complex of sponges varieties, offering crustaceans refuge and a place to snack. "There Grows the Neighborhood" — 16x20” Check out the growing collection of deep-sea fine art by our team @unseenocean.bsky.social! #sciart #scienceillustration #deep-sea #unseenoceancollective

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Unseen Ocean Collective @unseenocean.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Oooooo!! 😍😍😍 can’t wait to see this work in person in Juneau Alaska Feb 2026!

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Unseen Ocean Collective @unseenocean.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

We had a lovely write up in Issue 25 of the Deep-Sea Life newsletter! You can check out the whole issue here: www.dosi-project.org/wp-content/u... #deepsea #deepseacreatures #deepocean 🐡🦑

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Dr Laurence H. De Clippele @ldeclippele.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

!PhD opportunity! Use #PassiveAcousticMonitoring + #AI to decode the soundscapes of #deep-sea habitats 📍 University of Glasgow 🔗 shorturl.at/lcJIu 📆 Internationals: 8 December 📆 UK: 5 January @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk @uofglasgow.bsky.social @tiffanyvlaar.bsky.social @abe404.bsky.social

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Sounding out the deep: using AI and passive acoustic monitoring to reveal spatial and temporal patterns in deep-sea ecosystems

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Meghan Jones @studio-mbj.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Wellllll look who has some associates! Got these adorable brittle stars onto the sponge this week, besties at the bottom just hugging and snacking! #deepsea #deepseacreatures #deepocean 🐡🦑 #painting #acrylicpainting #brittlestar #carnivorousponge

An acrylic on canvas, painting of a white folded stocked, carnival sponge, covered with pink brittle stars #deepsea #deepseacreatures #deepocean 🐡🦑 #painting #acrylicpainting #brittlestar #carnivorousponge

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Unseen Ocean Collective @unseenocean.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Huggies and Snackies!

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Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative @deepstewardship.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

🌊 Big win for the #DeepSea At the #IUCNCongress members voted to adopt: ✅ Motion 032 – Protecting seamounts and vulnerable marine ecosystems from destructive practices ✅ Motion 035 – Protecting mesopelagic ecosystem integrity Thanks to those who voted science into policy 👏