Alexander Semenov is a Russian marine biologist and underwater photographer who is currently leading a team of scientist on a three-year-long Aquatilis expedition.
He recently released new extraordinary photos of deep sea creatures including these photographs of jellyfish that are almost too beautiful to be real.
Alexander Semenov
Alexander Semenov
Alexander Semenov
Alexander Semenov
Alexander Semenov
The expedition aims to unveil the beauty of the hidden animal kingdom living miles under the surface.
Alexander Semenov
Alexander Semenov
Alexander Semenov
Alexander Semenov
Using only the most advanced and innovative equipment (robot included), The Aquatilis team has best captured the surreal beauty and behavior of the jellyfish and other deep sea animals.
Alexander Semenov
Alexander Semenov
Alexander Semenov
Alexander Semenov
It’s been said that humans know more about the outer space than of the ocean. True enough, there are species, some even ancient and often dubbed as deep sea aliens, that are discovered from time to time. It’s fascinating to think that they’ve been living underneath us this whole time.
Alexander Semenov
Alexander Semenov
Alexander Semenov
Alexander Semenov
Alexander Semenov
Science aside, these photos are hard to not see over and over again. Simply magical!
Alexander Semenov
Alexander Semenov
Credit: Alexander Semenov | via Bored Panda