A Feast of Bones

The video explores the concept of a whale fall, a temporary marine ecosystem formed by the death of a whale. It highlights the discovery of a whale fall at Davidson Seamount, where various scavengers, including eel pouts, octopuses, and bone-eating worms, contribute to the decomposition process. The video provides insights into the unique interactions within this ecosystem and the gradual breakdown of the whale's remains over time.

What is a whale fall?

• A species of deep-sea fish

• A permanent marine ecosystem

• A temporary ecosystem formed by a dead whale

• A type of underwater mountain

Where was the whale fall discovered by Nautilus Live?

• In the Arctic Ocean

• Near the Great Barrier Reef

• In the Atlantic Ocean

• Off the coast of Central California

Which creatures are known to gather around the whale fall at Davidson Seamount?

• Crabs and lobsters

• Sea turtles and jellyfish

• Eel pouts and octopuses

• Sharks and dolphins

What is the role of bone-eating worms in the whale fall ecosystem?

• They consume the whale's blubber

• They dissolve the bones to release nutrients

• They protect the whale fall from predators

• They provide shelter for other marine life

What happens to the whale skeleton over time in a whale fall?

• It remains intact indefinitely

• It is consumed by scavengers and decomposes

• It floats to the surface

• It becomes a coral reef