In September, good weather conditions were expected for the study of the bottom of the Baltic Sea in the LIFE REEF project – from the port of Klaipeda with the sailboat “Brabander” and the accompanying flotilla – scientists went to study deep shoals and observed an unusual phenomenon of “sea snow”.

Thanks to the calm weather in September, a team of seven scientists were able to work at a depth of 40 to 50 meters of Baltic Sea for three days.
"Deep shoals can be described as biologically and ecologically important places where many aquatic organisms congregate for feeding. In the autumn, when biological activity in the upper water layers ends, a phenomenon called" sea snow "occurs. as a thread with a heavier tip and sinking down, reminiscent of snow. "Sea Snow" delivers a rich meal to the inhabitants of the seabed.” says Ingrida Andersone, representative of the Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology.
The backlit video camera aroused the interest of the water inhabitants. The mises looked at the uninvited guests cautiously, their countless red glare of their eyes creating a surreal impression. However, it can be seen that the presence of the camera frightened them more than the nearby predatory bullfish. In turn, the bravest bullfish tried to chase and attack the underwater camera, but the scariest mumbled and hid, adds I. Andersone.
Mizides are crustaceans, somewhat similar to shrimp. They perform diurnal migrations; during the day stays close to the bed, at night - floats in the upper layers of water and occurs mainly in the sea. There are 2 species typical to the Baltic Sea in the deep, cold waters - Mysis mixta and Mysis relicta, which is a relic of the Ice Age.