Think sea stars are slow movers who spend most of their time resting on the seafloor? Think again! Check out this sea star cruising across the seafloor on its tube feet. (And watch for the tiny brittle star hustling to get out of the way!) Being able to see this sea star in action, as opposed to as a collected specimen, can provide scientists with new insights into the morphology and behavior of deep-sea stars. For more videos from the Okeanos Explorer Atlantic Canyons and Seamounts 2014 expedit

Exploration is key to increasing our understanding of the ocean, so we can more effectively manage, conserve, regulate, and use ocean resources that are vital to our economy and to all of our lives. . . For other reasons why we explore the ocean, check out our fact: https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/facts/why.html. . . [Video developed with Schmidt Ocean Institute and Nautilus Live.] | NOAA Ocean Exploration