Nautilus Deep Sea

The same mathematical patterns that shape distant galaxies and govern the orbits of planets and moons appear in the spiral of the Nautilus. Through an immersive environment of shadow and light, viewers are invited to contemplate a sense of interconnection with even the most mysterious and distant beings on our precious planet.

The deep sea occupies over 95% of Earth’s surface! Dwelling at near-seafloor depths of 1,800 feet, the Nautilus is an ancient marine mollusk whose shell consists of individual pressure-resistant chambers which grow continuously outward in a logarithmic spiral over its lifetime. While they currently reach an average of 8 inches, fossil records dating back 120 million years show that the Nautilus once reached over 8 feet in size!

The Nautilus is listed under the Endangered Species Act due to overharvesting of its shell for decorations and jewelry, with some regions experiencing an 80% decline in populations within the past 15 years. We are lucky to have Pacific Northwest biologists leading international research and conservation efforts to protect this incredible creature. As stewards of the Indo-Pacific waters off our country’s west coast, we can help stop the international trade of Nautilus shells by spreading the word!
Learn more from the Conservation Organization Save the Nautilus.

www.savethenautilus.com