Ever wonder what lurks beneath the surface? One million species live in the sea—but we’ve only discovered about one-third of them, because they live in deep parts of the ocean that are hard to explore. Many of them have been seen only a handful of times! Join us this week as we dive into creatures that live in the deep ocean—from corals, to jellyfish, to octopus, and more. Discover how they survive in these cold, dark habitats and the tools and technology we use to learn more about these animals.
Deep-Sea Creature Features
New Study Sheds Light on Alaska’s Largest, Most Mysterious Shark
Researchers created a “one-stop shop” for information critical to conserving the highly vulnerable Pacific sleeper shark.
Critters of the Twilight Zone
A look at the dark and lovely critters of the mesopelagic zone, or ocean twilight zone, caught during the fall Bottom Trawl Survey aboard NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow. This at-sea blog was written by biological science technician Katie Rogers.
Researchers Find Massive Rare Sponge Mounds Hiding in the Deep Sea
NOAA scientists and collaborators have found rare deep-sea sponge mounds between two of California’s most explored marine protected areas, signifying how vast and mysterious our ocean truly is.
11 Strange But True Facts About Lancetfish
The lancetfish is one of the stranger fish found in Alaskan marine waters. Here are some interesting facts about this unusual fish.
NOAA Scientists Virtually Discover New Species of Comb Jelly Near Puerto Rico
The comb jellies were recorded two and a half miles below sea level using NOAA’s Deep Discoverer remotely operated vehicle.
