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THE DEEP SEA

The deep sea is a place of wonder. Of delicate creatures, adrift in an endless gloom, where a snowfall of organic scraps sinks to the world of mud and ooze far below. Within its interconnected worlds, we find a treasure trove of the weird and wonderful.

Deep Sea Wonders (all films)

Deep Sea Wonders is the complete collection of films about the mysterious and otherworldly ecosystem of the deep sea. Videos cover information relating to deep sea ecosystems, adaptations, exploration and the organisms that reside here. Accompanying articles can be found on the Deep Sea Hub.

Worlds of the Deep (ft. Schmidt Ocean)

Delve into the deep sea's dazzling wonderlands, from deep midwaters to abyssal plains and hydrothermal vents. Featuring 4K footage from ROV SuBastian. Worlds of the Deep is a collaborative documentary series with Schmidt Ocean Institute, written narrated and edited by Leo Richards of Natural World Facts.

Deep Sea Creatures

In this series, we'll take a closer look at the unique creatures that have adapted in weird and wonderful ways to survive the deep sea ecosystem. Accompanying fact files can be found on the Deep Sea Hub.

The Alien World of Deep Sea Molluscs
20:47
The Peculiar World of Marine Reptiles
12:07
The Incredible Diversity of Bony Fish
14:08
The Giant 'Insects' of the Deep Sea
08:49
The World of Deep Sea Rays and Skates
11:43
The Wonder of Deep Sea Echinoderms
11:22
The Fascinating World of Cnidarians
11:13
The Unique Biology of Cephalopods
10:26
The Wonderful World of Deep Sea Worms
06:21
The Mysterious Ghost Shark
05:16
The Giant Squid, a Demon of the Abyss
03:01

Deep Sea Ecosystems | Hidden Worlds

In this series, we'll take a look at the ecosystems and environments of the deep sea, from chemosynthetic oases (hydrothermal vents, cold seeps) to abyssal plains, and the midwater expanse.

The Peculiar Life of Cold Seeps
24:01
The Secret Life of Brine Pools
12:19
The Secret Life of Rock Pools
12:43
The Hidden World of Islands
18:55
The Hidden World of Seamounts
13:15
Giants of the Polar Deep
12:32
Deep Sea Wonders of the Pelagic Zone
11:48
Exploring Life on the Deep Sea Floor
11:14
The Secret Garden of the Deep
09:12
Alien World of Deep Sea Vents
09:02

Chemosynthetic Oases (miniseries)

A 3-part series exploring the peculiar life that thrives at sites of chemosynthesis in the deep sea, from the towering chimneys of hydrothermal vents to the surreal landscapes of cold seeps, and the sites of partial chemosynthesis that form at whale-falls and sunken wood.

Deep Sea Ecology | the 'Explained' series

The 'Deep Sea Explained' is an anthology of films about the broader topics concerning this mysterious and otherworldly ecosystem. The videos cover information relating to deep sea ecosystems, adaptations, exploration and the environment.

Deep Sea Gigantism | Why the Ocean Breeds Giants