Scientists capture rare footage of ancient nautilus in South Pacific

Scientists recently captured rare footage of nautilus, ancient deep-sea creatures, during a mission by the Ocean Exploration Trust. This marks the first sighting of nautiloids in 15 years of deep-sea exploration. The footage was filmed between 720 and 1,230 feet underwater in the South Pacific off Palau. Nautilus are considered living fossils, having existed for about 500 million years. Research organizations are increasingly documenting the deep sea, revealing new species and potential medical discoveries. The exploration highlights the importance of understanding deep-sea ecosystems amid growing industrial interest in ocean resources.