- Deep Sea Creatures - Sea and Sky
Discover the amazing and bizarre creatures that are found in the deep sea. Thousands of feet below the surface is a dark, alien world filled with some of the most unusual creatures on Earth.
http://www.seasky.org/deep-sea/deep-sea-menu.html
- Deep Sea Anglerfish - Deep Sea Creatures on Sea and Sky
The deep sea angler, known also as Melanocetus johnsoni, is a grotesque- looking fish that lives in the extreme depths of the ocean. Its round body resembles a basketball, and indeed, it looks like it could easily swallow one.
http://www.seasky.org/deep-sea/anglerfish.html
- Viperfish - Deep Sea Creatures on Sea and Sky
The viperfish, also known scientifically as Chauliodus sloani, is one of the fiercest predators of the deep. This fish can be easily recognized by its large mouth and sharp, fang-like teeth.
http://www.seasky.org/deep-sea/viperfish.html
- Layers of the Ocean - Deep Sea Creatures on Sea and Sky
Scientists have divided the ocean into five main layers. These layers, known as zones, extend from the surface to the most extreme depths where light can no longer penetrate. These deep zones are where some of the most bizarre and ...
http://www.seasky.org/deep-sea/ocean-layers.html
- Bioluminescence - Deep Sea Creatures on Sea and Sky
Deep in the ocean, where sunlight can no longer penetrate, lies an incredible world of darkness. And against all odds, this just happens to be the location of one of nature's most impressive artificial light shows. The creatures here have ...
http://www.seasky.org/deep-sea/biolumiscence.html
- Oarfish - Deep Sea Creatures on Sea and Sky
The oarfish, or Regalecus glesne, is the longest bony fish in the sea. Also known as the ribbon fish, it can grow up to 50 feet in length and weigh as much as 100 pounds. The oarfish is easily distinguished by its shiny, silvery body and its bright ...
http://www.seasky.org/deep-sea/oarfish.html
- Deep Sea Dragonfish - Deep Sea Creatures on Sea and Sky
The deep sea dragonfish, or Grammatostomias flagellibarba, is a ferocious predator in spite of its small size. It is one of many species known to inhabit the deep oceans of the world. This fish grows to about six inches in length.
http://www.seasky.org/deep-sea/dragonfish.html
- Giant Squid - Deep Sea Creatures on Sea and Sky
The elusive giant squid, known to science as Architeuthis dux, is one of the world's largest animals, reaching a length of up to 60 feet. It is the largest known invertebrate in the world and one of the largest creatures in the sea.
http://www.seasky.org/deep-sea/giant-squid.html
- Vampire Squid - Deep Sea Creatures on Sea and Sky
The vampire squid, known to scientists as Vampyroteuthis infernalis, looks more like something that swam out of a late-night science fiction movie. The squid has large fins at the to of its body that resemble large ears.
http://www.seasky.org/deep-sea/vampire-squid.html
- Works Cited | Ocean Layers >>an exploration
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