8 Strange New Deep Sea Creatures

The video explores the mysteries of Earth's deep oceans, highlighting the challenges of exploration due to extreme conditions. It introduces several unique deep-sea creatures discovered since 2009, such as the Ninja lanternshark, sock worms, Hoff crabs, and anglerfish. The video also discusses recent discoveries like the Casper octopus and a new jellyfish species. These findings underscore the vast unknowns of ocean life and the importance of continued research. The video concludes with acknowledgments to contributors and a call to support further exploration.

What makes the deep sea one of the least understood habitats on Earth?

• It's too dark and scary for humans.

• There are no living creatures there.

• It's too far from the shore.

• The pressure is too high for human exploration.

What unique feature helps the Ninja lanternshark in hunting?

• Its ability to fly.

• Its large size.

• Its bioluminescent photophores.

• Its sharp asymmetric teeth.

What is a distinctive characteristic of sock worms?

• They have multiple eyes.

• They have bilateral symmetry.

• They have a complex brain.

• They are larger than most fish.

Why do Hoff crabs have hairy bodies?

• To attract mates.

• To scare off predators.

• To grow bacteria for food.

• To keep warm in cold waters.

How do eyeless shrimp avoid the scalding danger zone near volcanic vents?

• They have an infrared heat sensing organ.

• They use their eyes to see in the dark.

• They follow other shrimp.

• They use sonar to navigate.

What adaptation helps anglerfish attract prey?

• Their fast swimming speed.

• Their ability to camouflage.

• Their glowing lure.

• Their large size.

What is unique about the newly discovered octopus called Casper?

• It has a ghoulish white hue and one row of suckers.

• It can fly above the water.

• It has chromatophores for color change.

• It has a vibrant color palette.