#nautilus live

[goryfluff]

Nautilus expedition live streams (+ their commentary) | 2024

[neuropteran]

nautiluslive: Our #CorpsofExploration encountered this #BigfinSquid (genus Magnapinna) over 5,100 meters deep while exploring the abyssal plain in the waters of the #CookIslands. [source]

[mr-viwick]

very important nautilus live highlights

[sneepsnorp3d]

two friends discuss detritus <3

[elixir]

Piglet squid at a depth of 1385m near Palmyra Atoll as captured by the Nautilus crew.

[sophios-draws]

NAUTILUS !!!!! <333

Tilly, aka EV Nautilus and Atlantis' streamer crush. She mainly does seafloor mapping and deep sea exploration using ROVs. You might know her from those youtube videos of scientists getting excited over weird sea creatures (example).

↓ fun facts and design notes ↓

EV Nautilus is a research vessel owned and operated by Ocean Exploration Trust (OET). OET was founded by Robert Ballard, who discovered a whole lot of stuff at the bottom of the ocean, most notably the wreck of the RMS Titanic and the existence of hydrothermal vents. His birthday was actually a few days ago on June 30th! Even at 84 he's still the lead scientist onboard the current expedition. Absolute legend.

OET focuses heavily on science communication/education so they livestream their expeditions and do outreach programs. EV Nautilus has special telepresence systems and a live production studio on board to facilitate broadcasting and live ship-to-shore interactions.

Design Notes:

Jacket - The stripes are based on the (old) EV Nautilus merch that Robert Ballard is wearing in a lot of his photos:

Headset - Gamer headset because she's a streamer lol. The "antenna" are modeled after the main mast.

Satellite Dome - Basically every research vessel has one, but I wanted to feature it on Tilly's design because it felt more relevant for her character.

Leg Warmers - The spiky bits are a reference to the Nautilus submarine from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, which is what the EV Nautilus is named after.

Personality - Basically if you combined a streamer with a grade-school teacher. Very friendly, likes to talk, good with kids.

Hobbies - She likes singing and playing guitar! This is a reference to the songwriter Jim Salestrom (1956-2023), who joined the 2014 OET expedition and wrote an album, Nautilus, about the ship. His music is free to download on his website (link).

[et-cetacea]

woe... ev nautilus jellyfish palette be upon ye 🫧🪼🍊

[norfkid]

woaaaaahhohmygoshsooocoooool!!!!!!