In July of 2024, researchers at FIO gained access to a sophisticated remotely operated vehicle (ROV), Taurus. ROVs have led to exciting discoveries in the deep-sea environment including footage of never-before-identified species, hydrothermal vent systems, deep-sea coral reefs, underwater canyons and shipwrecks. Taurus will capture and livestream 4k imagery, expanding educational opportunities and appreciation for the underwater environment. USF, the host institution of FIO, is the only university in the continental U.S. to own an ROV with such advanced capabilities, positioning it at the forefront of oceanographic research. Taurus will be housed onboard the Western Flyer, a 117-foot twin-hulled research vessel that was granted to USF and FIO in 2023. Collaborative science will utilize the livestreaming of ROV video, data and real-time communications between researchers on ship and shore to make the ocean more accessible to more people than the vessel alone can accommodate.