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3 Fish With Built-In Flashlights
If we want to see more clearly in the dark, we shine a light - but we aren't the only species that does that. Some fish use active photolocation to shine their own light in the deep sea!
TED Talks
TED: The weird, wonderful world of bioluminescence | Edith Widder
In the deep, dark ocean, many sea creatures make their own light for hunting, mating and self-defense. Bioluminescence expert Edith Widder was one of the first to film this glimmering world. At TED2011, she brings some of her glowing...
SciShow
7 of the Most Uniquely Fierce Sharks
Sharks come in a lot of different shapes and sizes and many of them don't look like the ones you see in movies. Here are seven sharks that went down some decidedly strange evolutionary paths.
SciShow
The Shapeshifting Deep Sea Jellyfish... With a "Pet"
This weird-looking creature has been mistaken for a lot of things, including a whale placenta and a sea monster as well as a garbage bag. And less often, it’s recognized for what it is: a jellyfish!
SciShow
There is So Much We Got Wrong about Corals...
When you think about coral reefs, you probably imagine a sparkling tropical oasis that you can easily see while snorkeling or diving, but reefs can be found as deep as 8000 meters! As deep as they are, those reefs are still not immune to...
TED Talks
TED: A census of the ocean | Paul Snelgrove
Oceanographer Paul Snelgrove shares the results of a ten-year project with one goal: to take a census of all the life in the oceans. He shares amazing photos of some of the surprising finds of the Census of Marine Life.
SciShow
The Terrifying Fish with Transparent Teeth
The deep-sea dragonfish is a predator that lives deep in the Pacific Ocean. Like many other deep sea predators, it's got an oversized jaw and a bioluminescent appendage to attract prey, but it does have one weird (and strangely useful)...
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The Deep-Sea Snail with an Iron Shell
Deep in the Indian Ocean, scientists have discovered a snail whose feet are covered in iron scales, but how it builds these scales is a bit of a mystery.
SciShow
Photosynthesis WITHOUT THE SUN
Plants need light to survive. But apparently, that doesn't have to be sunlight.
SciShow
The Shrimp and the Sponge: A Deep Sea Love Story
This Valentine’s Day weekend, we'd like to tell you a deep-sea shrimp love story that begins with a sponge, and two shrimp — and ends in forever.
TED Talks
TED: How we found the giant squid | Edith Widder
Humankind has been looking for the giant squid (Architeuthis) since we first started taking pictures underwater. But the elusive deep-sea predator could never be caught on film. Oceanographer and inventor Edith Widder shares the key...
SciShow Kids
Let's Learn the Ocean Zones!
Learn about the three ocean zones with our ocean experts, Dr. Irene Stanella and her lab assistants Wyatt and Ned!
Be Smart
Eight Incredible Deep Sea Oddities
We know more about some other planets than we do about the deepest corners of Earth's oceans, and the species we've found there are almost alien. Here's some of the most unbelievable oddities ever observed! Special thanks to the Monterey...
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5 Technologies Helping Us Explore The Deep Ocean
The ocean is the largest ecosystem on Earth, but it's still mostly unexplored. This is partially due to the challenges of ocean exploration, like bone-crushing pressure and the need to bring your own air. But here are five ways that...
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5 Ecosystems Thriving in the Least Likely Places
Around the world, living things have managed to build truly extraordinary ecosystems in some of the last places you would think to look. Understanding these ecosystems can help us protect or repair them, and it can also help us...
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6 of the Biggest Single-Celled Organisms
When you picture a single cell, you probably imagine something super tiny that you had to look at through a microscope. But, there are some huge exceptions to this rule. And we really do mean huge. Chapters Stentor coeruleus 1:27 Gromia...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How squids outsmart their predators - Carly Anne York
There are about 500 species of squid, and they live in all the world's oceans, making them a reliable food source for whales, dolphins, sharks, seabirds, fish - and even other squid. As a result, the squid's most extraordinary...
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Why Scientists Dumped a Bunch of Dead Alligators in the Ocean
We still don't know a lot about the deep sea, but thanks to the help of three dead alligators, we know more about the diets of some of the creatures that live there.
TED Talks
Robert Ballard: The astonishing hidden world of the deep ocean
Ocean explorer Robert Ballard takes us on a mindbending trip to hidden worlds underwater, where he and other researchers are finding unexpected life, resources, even new mountains. He makes a case for serious exploration and mapping....
Wonderscape
Ecosystem Dynamics: Exploring Matter and Energy Flow
Dive into the intricate world of ecosystems, where every element, from the smallest organism to the broadest landscapes, plays a crucial role in the circulation of matter and energy. This video unravels how producers, consumers,...
Curated Video
The Stages of Whale Decomposition
Fallen whale carcasses, abundant in the deep-sea, form ecosystems of their own. When a whale dies and sinks, the carcass provides a sudden, concentrated food source and creates an 'island' of organic matter on an otherwise food-poor...
Curated Video
The Pioneering Voyage of the HMS Challenger
The HMS Challenger set out on its 3-year voyage in 1872. This expedition was to be the first of its kind. One organised specifically to gather data on the ocean environment and its inhabitants. During its 127,580 km (79,280 mi) journey...
Great Big Story
From the Depths of the Ocean to the Vastness of Space: Kathy Sullivan's Extraordinary Journey
Embark on an awe-inspiring journey with Kathy Sullivan, a remarkable individual who holds the distinction of being the first person to both venture into space and reach the deepest point in the ocean. Join Kathy as she shares her...
Curated Video
Exploring the Depths: Discoveries and Collaborations in Marine Science
The National Oceanography Centre in Southampton is a world-leading marine science institution dedicated to exploring the mysteries of the deep oceans. With cutting-edge technology and a global reach, the Centre conducts groundbreaking...