An ROV exploring a large rocky structure in the deep ocean, illuminated by its lights.
Deep Discoverer Imaging Dike
Image courtesy of NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2025 Beyond the Blue. Download larger version (jpg, 464 KB).
Remotely operated vehicle Deep Discoverer images a large face of a solitary dike seen near the end of Papahānaumokuākea ROV and Mapping expedition Dive 09. In addition to being impressive in its size and scale, towering nearly 15 meters (49 feet) high, the wall was also home to a diverse array of large coral colonies.