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Jun 23, 2024 · From bioluminescent predators to ancient, ghostly relics, each of these deep-sea inhabitants offers a glimpse into the incredible diversity and resilience of life beneath the waves. Here, we explore 17 of the most mysterious deep-sea creatures, uncovering the secrets of their adaptations and behaviors that make them truly remarkable. Giant Squid
- The Cthulhu Larva. Named after H.P. Lovecraft’s legendary sea monster, this deep-sea polychaete worm has tentacles sprouting from its head. Interesting Fact
- The Colossal Squid. Even larger than the Giant Squid, the Colossal Squid remains one of the ocean’s most elusive creatures. Interesting Fact: The Colossal Squid’s tentacles are equipped with sharp hooks, some of which can rotate, making it a formidable predator.
- The Giant Squid. A legendary creature, the Giant Squid was once believed to be a myth. It can grow up to 43 feet in length. Interesting Fact: The Giant Squid has the largest eyes in the animal kingdom, measuring up to 10 inches in diameter.
- The Deep-sea Anglerfish. Known for the bioluminescent lure that hangs in front of its mouth, the Anglerfish is one of the deep sea’s most iconic creatures.
- Luminous lump of spaghetti. A bizarre seafloor creature covered with luminous orange, spaghetti-like tentacles caused a stir online. Researchers from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) first spotted the spaghetti worm, from the genus Biremis, using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) in 2012 while they were exploring the Gulf of California off the coast of Mexico.
- Squid mom carries pearl-like eggs. Extremely rare footage of a squid mom carrying a gelatinous string of glimmering pearl-like eggs in her arms was captured in the dark ocean depths off the California coast.
- Gummy squrrel. A bizarre gelatinous creature that resembles a half-peeled banana was spotted by researchers in the Pacific Ocean. The creature, known as a gummy squirrel (Psychropotes longicauda), is actually a sea cucumber and was around 2 feet (60 cm) long.
- Mysterious blue goo. Scientists were left scratching their heads after they found mysterious gooey creatures on the seafloor surrounding St. Croix, one of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Nov 30, 2022 · Hair-raising photos of newly discovered sea creatures that evolved to survive the world's deepest depths reveal an extraordinary look at life from the abyss.
Jul 24, 2023 · The shallower levels of the abyss, between 3800 and 4300 meters, are densely populated with animals that require calcium carbonate for their shells and skeletons, such as shelled mollusks and soft corals, the team found.
May 11, 2021 · Deep beneath the ocean’s surface there is a vast abyss where rare and remarkable deep-sea creatures thrive. From large spindly crabs to surprisingly adorable octopuses, discover some of the wonderfully weird animals that live many leagues under the sea.
