ZeFrank appears to have invited himself on a virtual NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) “deep dive” from the Okeanos Explorer, a research ship that has a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) that can descend to 6,000 meters. A variety of videos reside on the NOAA website, and I suspect that ZeFrank took the video, with permission, from the site.
The goals of the Ocean Exploration mission are these:
With the mission to explore the ocean for national benefit, NOAA Ocean Exploration is the only U.S. federal organization dedicated to exploring the deep ocean. We are filling gaps in the basic understanding of U.S. deep waters and the seafloor and delivering the ocean information needed to strengthen the economy, health, and security of the United States.
We execute our mission by leading expeditions on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer and other research vessels; establishing public, private, and academic partnerships; providing funding and other support for ocean exploration expeditions and technology development, including via a competitive grants program; and guiding and supporting the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute.
The “conversation” you hear is the narration of the original videos combined with voiceover from ZeFrank, creating a “dialogue” between him and the Explorer personnel. Regardless, you’re here for the weird creatures that live in the depths of the ocean.
It’s rough down there, as you’ll see.
h/t: Ryan
That’s brilliant.
ZeFrank is hilarious. Thanks for the video PCC(E)
Fascinating. TNX.
I finally looked at ZeFrank’s background. His father’s 2017 Nobel Laureate (Chemistry) Joachim Frank. Wasn’t expecting that!
Finally found a moment to see this and … astonishing science and technology – and … the other stuff … a new level for ZeFrank, I’d say