Saved by the Mangroves. Near the border, the fisher communities of Peru and Ecuador defend the oceans' last forests

Saved by the mangroves by PNUD Perú on Exposure

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) - FB Post

Beautiful, but deadly.

This intricate gelatinous animal, armed with powerful stinging tentacles, is the fish-eating siphonophore, Erenna sirena. The individuals that comprise the front half of this colonial animal are specialized for swimming and those in the back, for reproduction and feeding. It attracts prey by wiggling an array of glowing red lures. These unusual creatures are too fragile to survive traditional collection methods--they completely fall to pieces in nets. Scientists are just beginning to learn more using remotely operated vehicles that allow us to carefully observe them in their natural habitat.

Microbial mysteries: linking microbial communities and environmental drivers - Schmidt Ocean Institute

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