The 'alien' lifeforms discovered in the deep ocean
This World Oceans Day we are diving into the mysterious world of the deep ocean. For a long time scientists believed that life in the ocean depths was impossible. However, we now understand that the deep ocean is a rich, if somewhat alien, ecosystem of marine life.
In a recent study scientists from the Natural History Museum in London discovered more than 5,000 new weird and wonderful creatures living on the seabed in the Clarion Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean. However, this new life is already facing potential threats from the imminent prospect of commercial deep-sea mining.
You can read more about how these incredible creatures survive in the deep on BBC Future.
Video by Dan John & Griesham Taan
Additional Footage and Images: Natural History Museum, Smartex Project/NERC, Getty Images
