Animal species shaped like hot air balloon discovered in waters near Puerto Rico
Scientists have discovered a new species of ctenophore (comb jelly), that is shaped like a hot air balloon, in the waters near Puerto Rico. Deep Discoverer, a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), captured high-definition video of the new ctenophore species during an expedition in 2015. This is the first time NOAA scientists have identified a new species using only high-definition video.