Deep-water decapod crustaceans studied with a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) in the Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia (Crustacea: Decapoda)

A pioneering study of deep-water decapod crustaceans in the Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia, reveals 30 species—20 documented for the first time—using remotely operated vehicle (ROV) technology. The research, conducted between 50–550 meters depth, leveraged high-resolution cameras and an articulated arm to capture in situ observations, expanding knowledge of geographic distribution, density, ecology, and behavior in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. This approach combines ROV footage with conventional inventory data, offering unprecedented insights into deep-sea crustacean diversity.

POUPIN, J., CORBARI, L., PÉREZ, T., & CHEVALDONNÉ, P. (2012). Deep-water decapod crustaceans studied with a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) in the Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia (Crustacea: Decapoda). Zootaxa, 3550(1). https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3550.1.3