The footage was captured by the remotely operated vehicle SuBastian at roughly 250 m depth during the “Vida en los extremos” expedition. Scientists said sightings of the giant jellyfish are uncommon because of its deep-water habitat and fragile body structure.

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Expedition chief scientist María Emilia Bravo said researchers were surprised by the biodiversity observed along the continental margin. The mission also recorded other notable deep-sea features, including an extensive coral reef and a deep-water whale fall.