Life Inside a Dead Whale

The video explores the phenomenon of whale falls, where a whale carcass sinks to the ocean floor, creating a unique ecosystem. It describes the stages of decomposition, from scavengers to bacterial colonization, and compares these ecosystems to hydrothermal vents and cold seeps. The video also highlights the challenges of studying these environments and the impact of whaling on ocean floor ecosystems.

How do bacteria contribute to the ecosystem formed around a whale fall?

What challenges do biologists face when studying whale falls and their ecosystems?