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THE DEEP SEA HUB

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THE DEEP SEA IS A TRULY FASCINATING REALM. IT IS AN EXPANSE OF MYSTERY, BEAUTY AND WONDER, WHICH HAS CAPTIVATED US SO MUCH THAT WE DECIDED TO CREATE A HUB FOR ALL THINGS DEEP-SEA-RELATED.

 

EXPLORE THE UNIQUE LIFE THAT THRIVES HERE BY READING OUR FACT FILES, WATCHING OUR SHORT FILMS, OR BROWSING THE LATEST NEWS ARTICLES RELATING TO THE DEEP OCEAN. ENJOY!

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Black smoker vents, Puy des Folles Seamount

Shot by Schmidt Ocean Institute's ROV SuBastian during the Lost City Vents mission.

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Series: The Deep Sea Explained

The 'Deep Sea Explained' is an anthology of films about the broader topics concerning this mysterious and otherworldly ecosystem. The videos cover information relating to deep sea ecosystems, adaptations, exploration and the environment. Accompanying articles can be found by selecting 'read' below.

Deep Sea Explained
Deep Sea Gigantism | Why the Ocean Breeds Giants
32:49
Into the Abyss: Chemosynthetic Oases (Full Movie)
01:00:10
Deep-Sea Food Falls | A Tale of Wood and Bone
22:37
Robots in the Deep Sea (ft. Schmidt Ocean Institute)
13:19
The Peculiar Life of Cold Seeps
24:01
Hydrothermal Vents | Oases in the Deep Sea
19:39
The Secret Life of Brine Pools
12:19
The Stages of Whale Decomposition
12:21
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Series: Deep Sea Creatures

In this series, we'll take a closer look at the unique creatures that have adapted in weird and wonderful ways to survive the deep sea ecosystem. Accompanying fact files can be found on the Deep Sea Hub.

The Mysterious Realm of Deep Sea Sponges
14:53
The Alien World of Deep Sea Molluscs
20:47
The Peculiar World of Marine Reptiles
12:07
Exploring Jawless and Cartilaginous Fish
17:01
The Incredible Diversity of Bony Fish
14:08
The Giant 'Insects' of the Deep Sea
08:49
The World of Deep Sea Rays and Skates
11:43
The Wonder of Deep Sea Echinoderms
11:22
Deep sea creatures

WHALE-FALL ECOSYSTEMS

OVERVIEW

Most nutrients in the deep sea are supplied by a steady stream of organic debris, known as marine snow. This is made up of dead plankton, animals, and excrement.

Occasionally, something larger appears. A whale carcass will sink to the seabed, where it will support a complex biological community for up to 50 years. Deep sea creatures gather here to make the most of the concentrated store of nutrients, from giant sharks to tiny but fascinating bacteria.

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