Abyss Box

Pandalus borealis is one of the hardy species initially chosen to be kept in the Abyss Box
Deep sea zones

The Abyss Box is a vessel containing 16 litres (3.5 imp gal; 4.2 US gal) of water at the very high pressure of 18 megapascals to simulate the natural underwater environment of bathyal fauna living at about 1,800 metres (5,900 ft) below the surface.[1] It is on display at Oceanopolis aquarium in Brest, France.[1][2] It was designed by French researcher Bruce Shillito from Pierre and Marie Curie University in Paris.[3]

All the equipment maintaining the extreme pressure inside the Abyss Box weighs 600 kilograms (1,300 lb).[1] The device keeps deep-dwelling creatures alive so they can be studied, especially regarding their adaptability to warmer ocean temperatures.[1] Currently the Abyss Box houses only common species of deep sea creatures including a deep sea crab, Bythograea thermydron and a deep sea prawn, Pandalus borealis, which are some of the hardier species with a higher survival rate in depressurized environments.[4] The fauna on display were collected by Victor 6000, a specialised remotely operated vehicle (ROV).[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d Amos, Jonathan (18 February 2012). "'Abyss Box' to keep deep animals". BBC News.
  2. ^ Hannah Hoag, Wired Magazine, 06.19.12 ABYSS BOX DISPLAYS DEEP-SEA ANIMALS UNDER PRESSURE
  3. ^ Jennifer Welsh, Deep Sea Life On View in 'Abyss Box' NBC News, 2/21/2012
  4. ^ The age of Aquarius: Inner space is almost as hard to explore as outer space The Economist, March 31, 2012
  5. ^ "Les abysses". Océanopolis (in French). Retrieved 2023-06-23.


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