The underwater “eye” that is unlocking ocean secrets

The underwater “eye” that is unlocking ocean secrets

Source: vox

4/20/2022

Credit: Edith Widder

Marine biologist Edith Widder loves the ocean, but there is one thing she envies about her colleagues who study life on land.

On land, if scientists want to observe animals in their natural habitat, undisturbed, they can set up special concealment spots, or “blinds,” that hide their presence from their subjects.

Undisturbed, animals will reveal amazing secrets: mating rituals, hunting habits, or special behaviors that help them avoid predators. But for a long time, Widder couldn’t conceal herself enough to glean these kinds of details from underwater research subjects

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