Ghosts, goblins, spiders, and wolves don’t just show up in fairytales.
Some deep-sea creatures are named after frightening or mythical creatures thanks to their eerie appearances.
However, strange snouts, enormous eyes, and sharp teeth all help these animals survive the cold, dark depths of the ocean. So much is unknown about the deep sea, and these unusual adaptations can teach scientists more about what life is like thousands of meters beneath the waves.
Scientists often need remotely operated vehicles to capture images and video of deep-sea species. Watching them in their natural habitat offers insight into the behavior of fish, cephalopods…
