SCP Seminar - Aquatic #1 | SCP-252, SCP-1356, SCP-924 and SCP-1686 |

[@jcheck1107]

Speaking as a guy who has sat through countless briefings with the military I’d sit through a Volgun briefing. Don’t expect me to join a MTF though that job sucks

[@Shadowrunner523]

I wonder what their safety briefs are like.

[@aleksaaleksa359]

@@Shadowrunner523 if you see something that moves and isnt blue shoot it

[@CBRN-115]

Do you tend to remember most if not all the details in the military briefing? I have a terrible memory, so I need to write down stuff to remember important stuff

[@Lectrikfro]

@@aleksaaleksa359 Also, If you see something blue that doesn't more. Shoot it

[@grimroten3299]

@@Lectrikfro you know what? just shoot.

[@51918]

As an American, it continually blows my mind knowing that you're actually Irish. Your accent is VERY convincing!

[@rule6090]

He’s Northern Irish

[@willeatforfood69]

@@rule6090 come out Yee black and tans?

[@shawncorbett5517]

I would have never guessed

[@rule6090]

@@willeatforfood69 I fail to see the question

[@jackdaniel3135]

I probably watched a couple hours of his content before realizing he’s Irish. He is an insanely talented voice actor.

[@thetwitchywitchy]

i love that SCP-252 is a tiny octopus scooting around in the water at all times, while every other creature sees it as a mountain sized monster. That’s so freaking adorable!

[@daisukeakihito9832]

No matter how many times I hear the intro I always imagine a group of nondescript individuals sitting behind small desks in a dimly lit room, me being one of them, quietly exchanging dockets of documents here and there, some whispers can be heard, until Dr. Millar begins to speak, the entire room quiets down and everybody eagerly listens to the briefing. And every time it sends chills down my spine with how real that feels.

[@thedukeofweasels6870]

I've been to that room as well I can't explain it but for some reason it smells strongly of permanent markers the old school kind that can kinda get you high even though I seldom see them used in it!

[@wyvernnemecek595]

@@thedukeofweasels6870 CAN YOU NOT make this whole situation sound more real than it feels?! I’m smelling markers now, thanks to tou

[@blakebrouwer3266]

And, a projector in the front

[@blademaster2390]

@@blakebrouwer3266 and now i’m hearing an old film-based projector in my head, thanks

[@cyoban]

*opens a pack of gum*

[@jesseberg3271]

That agent deserved his commendation. Sure, we know now that he wasn't in danger, but he didn't know that at the time, and you know what he did? He did the goddamn job, regardless. Likewise, you want to talk about a waste of resources: everything we know about the SCP is because of the sample he brought in. If he hadn't, the Foundation might have had to draft (and then amnestitize) half of some country's Navy. Better and cheaper to have over built a containment cell.

[@voidboy2139]

Hope for the best, plan for the worst as the old adage goes

[@dylanhaugen3739]

Considers the other stuff the foundation deals with they could probably find another use for the containment area, and simple move the scp to a normal tank for sea life. Doesn't have to be a huge waste of resources.

[@Warcrafter4]

There's also the fact that someone is forced to "Bite the Bullet" to even get the observations set up to allow inoculation. So whomever first brought it in would be afflicted no matter what. So it couldn't be considered the agent's fault. He was also able to preform his task while under extreme hallucinations which in and of itself would be an invaluable property to the foundation regardless given it would allow them to be tasked with other mind altering SCP's.

[@undefinedvariable8085]

​@@Warcrafter4 Agreed. This should be noted for the record. The agent's ability to carry out his assignment under acute psychological duress is instrumental. Despite agent [redacted]'s influence under SCP-252, he has demonstrated uncommon subliminal-subversive operational effective qualities essential in engagements with, and exposure to cognitohazards.

[@Rhobyn]

Do you know how usual higher-ups/bureaucrats way overestimate what people should be able to know/do? Image that in the Foundation. "Oh, the anomaly turned out to be a reality bender and literally played Will-it-blend? with the rest of your MTF? Shoulda seen that coming, you visited Dr Clef's seminar. You're on 173 cleaning duty until further review."

[@ArdytiBoltish]

Always happy to attend one of your coveted lectures Dr. Millar.

[@EpicMathTime]

That icon, you are one of my tribe.

[@tyedyeguy69]

Aye

[@SpamFlavored]

I too enjoy ticks and leeches

[@penguinfascist1142]

Real ones remember when he was just a researcher. I'm so proud of him 🥲

[@greywolf9783]

Miller is an excellent teacher

[@NoobPTFO]

It’s always great to have some Safe and Euclid articles amidst the sea of Keter and XK scenarios

[@kunalkorag]

Sea and aquatic scps i see what you did there

[@near5148]

Imma breach an xk scps -Dr Maynard Dr gears: Dr Maynard please do not breach the scps you konw what happened last time

[@baubau1584]

So can we all agree Volgun is the greatest SCP channel of all time at this point? The Scarlett King video has really set the bar HIGH for anyone wanting to make a mark as a lore keeper of the SCP. Keep up the awesome work.

[@tesseract5569]

It depends heavily on what you're after. If you're after an in universe type/roleplay thing like this then I'd say he's the best. But if you're simply looking for the SCP and an explanation then The Exploring Series is the best for that

[@greywolf9783]

@@tesseract5569 true

[@near5148]

His voice makes me sleepy and relaxed

[@minussoup9183]

“Scp illustrated” is a favorite of mine. His drawing skills have improved so much over the years.

[@eren_jeager132]

​@@minussoup9183 was my favourite till he started doing non SCP stuff, watched 95% of his videos, once the announcement was made I just unsubbed as I followed him for SCP only, found volgun after that and never looked back

[@ComicalRealm]

1356 is perfectly engineered and designed to emit a sharp squeak when squeezed

[@AmigoRoberto]

The rubber ducky makes me sad. Sounds like a POI from "Are We Cool Yet" lost a kid in a pool or tub

[@c.jaidewatts2292]

Ducky's just trying to keep you safe in the water, what a good boi

[@shareefsteele4486]

I never thought of it that way. Makes a lot of sense.

[@wolf_skin]

Thank you for these... I'm in a very bad place mentally, right now, and you have no idea how much these videos help me cope with the stress. I'm forever grateful

[@gustavochacon4505]

hope you get better soon bruv, sending you much love

[@wolf_skin]

@@gustavochacon4505 Thank you brother, I really appreciate it

[@Look_Upon_The_Heart]

Hey man, I hope you feel better soon! We enjoy similar Videos so I trust that I'd be good friends with you. I just want you to know that you are doing great! You feeling even a little better is really good. I hope you have a great week!! Much love - IGGYISM

[@arandomusername88]

Hope you feel/get better

[@radnauseam]

I was in the shoes of the broken a few months ago. Healing happens when we least expect it, keep your chin up ❤️

[@iiviigames]

I certainly appreciate the foundation's willingness to present us with themed lectures. Makes me feel like a young research assistant once again.

[@rdlg9852]

I absolutely love this seminar style.

[@leveraheart9579]

I honestly miss the videos he used to make a few years ago. When he would use different voices to act like the foundation staff Like the video "Ethics Committee Orientation" and " termination order" Stuff like that.

[@TheVolgun]

Those were tales - and yeah a lot of people miss that. I just haven't found a lot that I like.

[@Vintage-28]

I particularly miss Dr. Gears "Good afternoon everyone and shut up".

[@leveraheart9579]

@@TheVolgun Have you ever try scripting some of your own?

[@apawhite]

@@TheVolgun I would be thrilled to hear renditions of the first two standalone tales from the Antimemetics Division with your production values, if you haven't read those yet; but no pressure, since all of your videos are great and the great thing about the SCP Foundation is you can always read it yourself the old-fashioned way (logged into a secure computer after passing cognitohazard kill security checks).

[@arit8009]

@@TheVolgun I'm glad you're not making yourself do stuff you aren't interested in just for us! Take care.

[@theoneguyoverthere]

What do you do with a drunken sailor… The Foundation: Make him cover story 53

[@namelessiam7792]

Ahh here's the seminars you've been talking about, looks pin point perfect so far!

[@KhanCrete]

While I was by no means the only one to suggest it, I'm glad you're putting out collections like these! I'm excited for more

[@zacharysnyder2520]

In a world of horrible monsters an end of world scenarios it’s nice to have a rubber ducky that just doesn’t you to get your hair wet.

[@carlosbaezjr.7674]

Love this format. So many smaller SCP’s that deserve the Volgun treatment. Nicely done

[@Big_E_Soul_Fragment]

OOOOOOOOOOOOH who lives in a *[REDACTED]* under the sea?

[@lukasperuzovic1429]

[DATA REDACTED]

[@JamesBuggemo]

Humboldt Squid are a legit SCP.

[@ArcaneSorceror]

Though potential punishment for the Agent who voluntarily was affected by the SCP Fear Effect and still was able to devise a plan to contain, it shouldn't be punished due to aforementioned Fear Effect.

[@Kriosaivak]

I swear, even however long it’s been since he regularly popped up, I always expect these videos to end with the Volgun thanking “Andre Bechert.”

[@sog2]

Loving this idea haven’t seen many of these SCP’s before I’d love to see one of these on reality benders some of my fav scps

[@Frostile]

Definitely agree!

[@YotaSZN]

Did you watch the Dr Clef seminar, if not do it now you won't be disappointed

[@sog2]

@@YotaSZN Yeha it’s got to be one of my fav videos

[@dakabaka4912]

The idea of reality bending has always fascinated me.

[@kre8or465]

the longer the duck article went on for the more something in the back of my mind started screaming "Tantalus"... that's a good scp.

[@laurafrakinroslin]

I love how the fake shifting squid is just totally dunking on Shoggoths

[@Theguyoverthere603]

This was great! As cool as the more complicated SCPs are, I miss these simpler entries. They’re easier to listen to when I’m tired and not in a clear head space.

[@novascomfycorner]

This format is amazing , absolutely loving the covering of these shorter anomalies in the seminar

[@DJVevyVevs]

This is another certified Dr. J "The Volgun" Miller classic. Now THAT'S what I call quality!

[@Tozza]

A Clint Stevens viewer spotted in the wild

[@thedragondemands5186]

I’m going on an overnight drunk. Then tomorrow I’m going to hunt down the aquatic anomaly that ate my friend and destroy it.

[@drago939393]

Hypnotic squids, water-shielding rubber ducky, carnivorous ice-water zombies and a portal to another dimension's ocean in South Dakota.

[@Zedyne]

On the last SCP on the list: Did they also find a potted plant? I bet if they did, the plant's last thought was 'not again!'

[@kevinfealy4769]

"I wonder if we'll be friends?"

[@duncantucker5076]

I love this Seminar style lecture. Like learning all about the Red King in fifty minutes is nice and all but sometimes it's nice to just have a flurry of smaller SCP to learn about.

[@tonts5329]

This is a good idea to cover smaller/Shorter SCP articles. For the next Seminar I recommend doing one about musical instruments.

[@mailcs06]

SCP-252: Squid that makes you trip SCP-1356: Rubber duck that makes water fear you. SCP-924: Minecraft Drowned. SCP-1686: Fish Rain.

[@andrews4717]

Going over similar SCPs really adds to the classroom lecture feeling of these videos. Which is a good thing, because I like learning

[@dunamisd]

SCP 252 has the perfect defense mechanism, very cool idea.

[@eeyuup]

Yeah, I like it a lot. I feel an actual giant sea monster would have been a lot less interesting.

[@tomisabum]

Oh, that's a good way to combine shorter scps; by theme! That's so obvious I feel silly for not thinking of it. Dig that you still put the care and unique twists on it that make your SCP videos stand out.

[@PstrywBerryVids]

He didn't say "I'm Doctor Millar". So until he says it again I'm assuming the *_real_* Dr. J Millar has been body snatched

[@nolotheshayde5227]

Wonderful timing, thank you, Dr. Millar

[@dsagent]

I had the song "Under the Sea" playing in my head during this.

[@perfectstranger1152]

Cognito hazard.

[@Veiwer77]

I like this! I love seeing the more simple SCPs. I don't need to see a huge in depth and written story with world ending gods or elaborate tales of ancient kings with huge interconnected stories. Not do I care for SCPs that are just ideas, cognito hazards that you have to strain just to grasp the basic concept of. No, it's just a rubber ducky that makes taking a bath a bit harder. Or a spot that rains fish. I love that and I want to see more like this!

[@billflunkendorf]

The rubber tuck would be a good tool for exploration in the ocean or any sort of lake or river, could be cool to see someone use it to escape from capture by hiding under water

[@Vares65]

You can't use it underwater. Go watch it again, the air pocket won't submerge.

[@luckyjalyt]

I love this format. It's like The Exploring Series but still with that clinical verbatim reading and immersive atmosphere. Good job!

[@Thomas.Wright]

So, SCP-252 is basically a TERRORSQUID!

[@Ugerflingy]

I very much enjoy the seminar style, the shorter SCPs need love too

[@Zamblebobbler]

Really excited for this new format. I like the longer videos but there's still some awesome short SCPs

[@artyomg7515]

I really like this format: a bunch of smaller ones all put into 1.

[@Machamp-ps7wx]

There’s a book series I would read back in highschool about hunting cryptids, and in the second book they hunt a kraken or giant squid that reminds me of the thumbnail, the title slips my mind but this video was great, always love a new channel to get into.

[@liammiller6247]

I always loved aquatic anomalies! So much creativity on display!

[@andrewsalhany5665]

Just what I needed to lift my spirits on this pathetic day👍👍

[@IAMFANTROLL]

not sure I like the cluster-read format, it makes sense for shorter videos but it's hard to tell audibly when one's ending and another begins. A bit of a pause or vcr click between the entries may help it play better in the future.

[@asamiichan9909]

Ohh! I’m so happy that you ended up doing this! I remember you thinking about it ages ago and it’s nice to see!

[@friedchickenUSA]

8:54 i like that this part implies they had test subjects hold the rubber ducky and dive headfirst into the water in front of them, and land face first on dry tile

[@mwellnow5016]

Hope one day we'll get a reading about the pool noodle! A short classic.

[@thelofiman309]

Honestly love the amibince and greeting makes it more emerisve espically when i have this on while falling asleep haha

[@angelischiel]

A collection of aquatic SCPs, with wide biodiversity of origin. It is always wonderful to hear about such odd creatures, especially since the deepest recesses of our planet's watery realms have yet to be fully explored. One has to imagine the sort of strange and exotic things that may reside within those depths. Thank you again, for a wonderful listening experience. This was definitely a flavor profile quite unique to the set of SCPs you put together. I think more collections like this, especially for smaller articled SCPs would definitely be something I would be happy to see more of! Keep up the amazing work~

[@RelicOfTheClassics]

I love these lectures. They are bite sized in that if I don't have enough time I can watch a couple then come back and finish

[@theprinceofportrosso5389]

I wish this was a legit seminar and subject to learn at school then I would love school forevermore!!!

[@JerichoDeath]

Man, look at that storm. It sure is raining- *checks notes* -anomalous aquatic sea creatures out there.

[@Javapenguins]

I listen to these falling asleep and I always say "good afternoon everyone, my name is doctor Miller, and today-" BUT YOU SAID SOMETHING DIFFERENT AFTER GOOD AFTERNOON AND IT JARRED ME Now I'll never get to bed and I gotta work

[@AnimeShinigami13]

i love how the rubber ducky file references the myth of Tantalus, it was a nice touch. also the fishy rain fungal creatures remind me of some of Lovecraft's creations. Lovecraft tended to make creatures based on animals, plants ecetera that humans had little sympathy for, and the ocean was one of his favorite places for Eldritch abominations to hide. Among other things there were fish people (Shadow over Innsmouth), crab people (Whisperer in Darkness), fungi people, the Elder Things from the "Mountains of Madness" were based on sea anemones I'm fairly sure. The other interesting thing about that file was the ship. Right now there are people in the real world experimenting with mycelium based building materials.

[@toyloliSpare]

I like the basic idea of relatiively harmless creatures that just muck with peoples minds making themselves seam way bigger and more powerful. It seams logical, I could imagine something like that happening in real life.

[@danfurtado9158]

Their is a squid or octopus that mimics various animals like sea snakes and a bunch of other creatures. It's the mimic 🐙

[@MONSTER743]

Ooooh, I like this seminar concept. Covering shorter SCP's into one video. I love it! Here's other seminars I hope to see in the future. -Food -Animals -Are We Cool Yet? -Insects -Robots

[@griffynstainbrook2420]

Your content just keeps getting better, I love this idea of covering similarly themed SCPs that may not be fully fledged like some others! Keep it up, Doc!

[@froststonecold590]

possibly my new favorite lecture Dr.miller!!

[@AshasWorkshop]

I forgot how cool I thought scp 252 was like it's so simply explained. Btw I thought this video was so perfectly well done. It was truly entertaining it kept my attention the whole time.

[@headlesshunter8435]

I love these vs the other ones actually! I would love to see a couple videos that focus less on the scp documents themselves and more towards the kind of thing a worker in the foundation would see for whatever reason.

[@SymonOnua]

21 foot lamprey? *Requesting tactical nuke*

[@The_Drumple]

Now its stuff like this that makes it feel like a real lecture for novice scp researchers

[@JS-my4jw]

Love this seminar format. Can't wait for the next one.

[@ExtraRaven_]

This is a really cool way to fit in all the smaller scps that aren't long enough for their own video, thanks for the ever intriguing and always wonderful videos

[@davide2711]

I remember when you were just researcher miller, my how times change

[@damiendean90]

Love that you've found a way to do shorter scips. Hope to see more in the future!

[@enclaveboomer281]

As part of MTF nu-7 this is one of the best seminars I have attended ( besides dr brights he is Extreme funny )

[@WitheredDayZz]

Nice to see you adding some variety to your content

[@alistaircraig7849]

Love the quality and style of your videos, always get excited when a new one drops :)

[@sledgehammer1]

The holidays came early! I’ve wanted an aquatic SPC compilation forever!!

[@hylianexpected1171]

I love this new format! My partner and I always get so excited whenever you upload :)

[@connorm7915]

Loving the format. Looking forward to attending your next lecture.

[@Martial-Mat]

Thoroughly enjoyed those. For the record, I'd quite happily have enjoyed any one of them on their own. THey didn't feel particularly short.

[@kaylakaterinazosa3729]

Volgun probably compiled them since longer YT vids usually get better traction and support from the algorithm

[@Martial-Mat]

@@kaylakaterinazosa3729 Oh is that so Kayla? I wondered why everybody had suddenly started doing 4 hour videos the past year or so.

[@shangriisgamecorner]

So.... how many people want Dr. Millar to narrate their daily life? I think I could be okay with it.😁

[@cognitiveAfflatus]

why hasn't the foundation tried setting up some sort of tank to collect species in 1686? especially after a fishing vessel fell from it, clearly there's a weird interdimenional thing going on and the individual instances could probably be pretty useful if preserved

[@joshquivey6990]

My alerts: "The Volgun has posted a video" Me: Oh? My Alerts: It's an Aquatic Scip! Me: OooooOO... My Alerts: Multiple acquatic scips! Me: HOT DAMN!

[@InternetGravedigger]

SCP-252 All hail the HypnoSquid! SCP-1256 So that's why Ernie is so obsessed with his rubber duckie... SCP-924 You best start believing in ghost stories... you're in one! SCP-1686 Sky Island really needs better walls for their aquarium.

[@tarbo6911]

I love this format! Can't wat for more seminars!

[@jj003333]

Thank you, the morgan! Been supporting this guy for years. Big fan of yours

[@WoobooRidesAgain]

I feel 252 is very underrated. I love the idea, both as an unexpected twist to the typical "hideous murder monster" (which is always welcome) and also as someone who loves marine biology and knows how overly sensationalized these animals can get, often to their extreme detriment.

[@bigchooch4434]

"he had shown incredible bravery by directly interacting with the SCP and capturing it, commendations recommended." "he made us spend too much because his mind was affected by the SCP, disciplinary action recommended."

[@veniktonven.5651]

On the subject of this video, I do enjoy hearing about on shorter form scps and do hope to see more. P.s. Thanks for the great work.

[@thebigbingus8624]

I love this new format with multiple SCPs! Very cool.

[@placebo2361]

Tuned out for few months (keter dutys been rough) but im back and just wanted to say thanks for the awesome content your my go to guy for scp content because you just land that surreal vibe so well

[@notapplicable292]

love this new format, great for smaller scps

[@nullvoidtime]

BRILLIANT WORK!!! I’m very glad you’re experimenting with this format. I love it.

[@removelimitbreak7524]

Gotta bring this dude an apple next class.

[@willbiesen8031]

Hold on no 1128, One of the well known aquatic scps?

[@urbanhitman4936]

I just want to say I love your videos. Your the best SCP channel out there. Keep up the great work

[@SunnyEspeon]

Loving the desk setup, Dr. Millar!!

[@De1taF1yer72]

I didn’t think I would like this video format but after watching it I have only good things to say. Looking forward to more.

[@TrickiVicBB71]

I like the new format. Always enjoy attending your lectures Dr. Millar

[@TheNoobyNoob1]

Can we talk about how the duck is basically just a Minecraft sponge/door?

[@trindalas]

And the zombie thing was basically a drowned. Wonder if they ever carry tridents 🤔

[@TheNoobyNoob1]

@@trindalas SCP-1686-1 Diamond armor