Scientists have discovered 32 new species in the deep ocean, including tiny creatures in the twilight zone, captured in stunning 4K footage.
Deep-sea life discovered
At nearly 11 kilometers below the surface of the ocean, life literally clings to the rock. This extreme environment is one of the least explored on Earth, and recent findings have revealed new insights into the creatures that survive there.New species identified
A team of scientists has recently mapped an entirely unknown abyssal ecosystem. Approximately 32 new species have been identified, some of which fit in the palm of a hand, with a total of 4,300 individuals.First 4K footage of a rare species
Researchers from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), in California, had the opportunity to film, for the first time in 4K, a specimen of Macropinna microstoma during an expedition into the depths of the Pacific. This rare fish was previously known only from smaller, lower-resolution images.Adaptations to deep-sea conditions
The fish, whose head is transparent and reveals large green eyes, lives in the twilight zone, where light has difficulty penetrating. These adaptations allow it to detect prey and avoid predators in an environment where sunlight is almost non-existent.
