We know more about the surface of the moon than we do about the deepest parts of our own oceans. In the crushing pressure and absolute darkness of the abyss, life has evolved in ways that seem straight out of science fiction. Here are the latest wonders brought to the surface by modern submersibles.
1. The Living Lights
In the "Midnight Zone" of the ocean, bioluminescence is the rule rather than the exception. Creatures use light not just to see, but to hunt, find mates, and distract predators. The complexity of these light displays is staggering, with some organisms capable of producing multi-colored patterns that ripple across their bodies.