When we think of the ocean, what often comes to mind are familiar sights– coral reefs, fishing boats, and waves breaking along the shore. But just a few hundred metres below the surface, the environment changes significantly. Sunlight disappears, temperatures drop, and pressure increases rapidly. It’s a cold, dark, and largely unexplored part of the planet.
Yet even in these extreme conditions, some of the largest animals on Earth can be found. From deep-diving whales to jellyfish with long trailing tentacles, these deep-sea creatures highlight how much we still have to learn about life in the ocean’s depths.