Top 10 Disturbing Scientific Deep Sea Discoveries
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These deep sea discoveries will freak you out! Welcome to WatchMojo.world, and today we’re counting down what sound like the coolest new metal band names, but are actually a list of unsettling creatures scientists have discovered in the dark ocean depths. The deep sea is a mysterious and often terrifying place, home to some of the most bizarre and disturbing creatures on the planet.
Our countdown of the most disturbing scientific deep sea discoveries includes:
- **Vampire Squid**: This nightmarish creature gets its name from its dark color and cloak-like webbing. It lives in the oxygen-depleted depths of the ocean and can turn itself inside out to evade predators.
- **Goblin Shark**: With its long, protruding snout and menacing teeth, the Goblin Shark looks like something out of a horror movie. It’s a rare, deep-sea shark that can extend its jaw to catch prey.
- **Giant Isopods**: Resembling oversized pill bugs, these crustaceans can grow to nearly 16 inches long. They inhabit the cold, deep waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and are scavengers, feeding on the remains of dead sea creatures.
- **Anglerfish**: Known for its bioluminescent lure that it uses to attract prey in the pitch-black depths, the Anglerfish has a gaping mouth filled with sharp teeth that make it a formidable predator.
- **Dumbo Octopus**: Named for its ear-like fins that resemble the Disney character Dumbo, this adorable yet eerie octopus lives at extreme depths and glides gracefully through the water.
These creatures, and many others that inhabit the deep sea, reveal just how little we know about our own planet and the extraordinary adaptations that life can develop in such extreme conditions.
Which of these deep sea discoveries do you find the most amazing? Let us know in the comments!
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These deep sea discoveries will freak you out! Welcome to WatchMojo.world, and today we’re counting down what sound like the coolest new metal band names, but are actually a list of unsettling creatures scientists have discovered in the dark ocean depths. The deep sea is a mysterious and often terrifying place, home to some of the most bizarre and disturbing creatures on the planet.
Our countdown of the most disturbing scientific deep sea discoveries includes:
- **Vampire Squid**: This nightmarish creature gets its name from its dark color and cloak-like webbing. It lives in the oxygen-depleted depths of the ocean and can turn itself inside out to evade predators.
- **Goblin Shark**: With its long, protruding snout and menacing teeth, the Goblin Shark looks like something out of a horror movie. It’s a rare, deep-sea shark that can extend its jaw to catch prey.
- **Giant Isopods**: Resembling oversized pill bugs, these crustaceans can grow to nearly 16 inches long. They inhabit the cold, deep waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and are scavengers, feeding on the remains of dead sea creatures.
- **Anglerfish**: Known for its bioluminescent lure that it uses to attract prey in the pitch-black depths, the Anglerfish has a gaping mouth filled with sharp teeth that make it a formidable predator.
- **Dumbo Octopus**: Named for its ear-like fins that resemble the Disney character Dumbo, this adorable yet eerie octopus lives at extreme depths and glides gracefully through the water.
These creatures, and many others that inhabit the deep sea, reveal just how little we know about our own planet and the extraordinary adaptations that life can develop in such extreme conditions.
Which of these deep sea discoveries do you find the most amazing? Let us know in the comments!
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00:00Quick as a flash, the stonefish gets a snack.
00:06Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down what sound like the coolest new metal
00:10band names, but is actually a list of unsettling creatures scientists have discovered in the
00:15dark ocean depths.
00:17It lowers the bottom jaw, and then the whole mechanism shoots forward.
00:21It manages to spear whatever prey it's after.
00:26Number 10.
00:27Vampire Squid.
00:29Vampire squid are typically observed at depths with very low levels of oxygen, also known
00:34as oxygen minimum zones.
00:37Most other animals become stressed or die in the extreme oxygen conditions found in
00:41these regions.
00:42Vampyrotuthis infernalis dwells in the shadowy ocean depths.
00:46It's actually neither a true squid nor a vampire, but shares characteristics with both squids
00:52and octopuses.
00:53This cephalopod boasts a dark, velvety mantle and large globular eyes that shine red or
00:58blue depending on the light.
01:00Its eight arms are connected by a webbed cloak adorned with bioluminescent photophores that
01:05can emit light to confuse predators or lure prey.
01:09In fact, there's spots at the end of its mantle.
01:11A bite there would leave the head unscathed.
01:15Unique among deep-sea dwellers, it feeds primarily on marine snow, organic debris falling from
01:20upper waters, making it a detritivore.
01:23The vampire squid's ability to thrive in such inhospitable environments highlights
01:28its remarkable evolutionary adaptations.
01:31It has a unique ability to react when it is startled.
01:34It can curl its web and arms around the rest of its body, turning sort of inside out.
01:39Number 9.
01:41Blobsculpin
01:42Cycrolutes frictus is a notably peculiar fish found in the depths along the U.S. West Coast.
01:50With its gelatinous, blob-like appearance, it bears a striking resemblance to the alien
01:55entity in the horror movie The Blob.
01:57What happened?
01:59It's all over us.
02:02What do you mean it's all over us?
02:03Take it easy.
02:04What's the matter?
02:05This fish's unique morphology allows it to withstand the immense pressure of the deep
02:08sea.
02:09Its diet likely consists of small invertebrates found on the ocean floor, captured through
02:13a method of indiscriminate trawling that often brings it into contact with commercial fishing
02:18operations that target species like crabs.
02:20The Blobsculpin's unusual form makes it particularly interesting for researchers studying the adaptations
02:26of organisms to extreme conditions.
02:28This is such an amazing view of him, too.
02:31Here's the front view.
02:32Number 8.
02:33Sea Pigs
02:34Oh, it's swimming away.
02:35It's putting on quite a show.
02:36Yeah, it really is.
02:39Belonging to the genus scotoplanes, sea pigs are a unique type of sea cucumber.
02:44These creatures are characterized by their plump, pinkish appearance and several leg-like
02:49appendages that facilitate movement across the ocean floor.
02:52They are commonly found in large groups, sometimes numbering in the hundreds, as they scavenge
02:58for organic particles in the deep sea mud.
03:00They play a crucial role in the ecosystem by recycling nutrients and supporting the
03:04abyssal food web.
03:06Despite their cool name, sea pigs are invertebrates and have little in common with terrestrial
03:11pigs aside from their somewhat rounded body shape.
03:14Number 7.
03:15Goblin Shark
03:16It has the ability to distend its jaw way out in front of its body and then snap it
03:21back to catch food.
03:23Mytsichorrhina austini is a rare species of deep sea shark with a distinctive and somewhat
03:28eerie appearance.
03:30This shark is immediately recognizable by its protruding snout, which is much longer
03:34than those of other shark species, and its jaw, which can extend and retract when capturing
03:39prey.
03:40There are pores in this snout, and behind each of those pores is a little ampule, it's
03:43called.
03:44These are the ampule of Lorenzini, and they can detect electricity.
03:48The goblin shark's coloration is a pale, ghostly pink, adding to its otherworldly appearance.
03:54Typically found at depths greater than 3,000 feet, the goblin shark's habitat is far
03:59removed from human activity, contributing to its mystique and the relative lack of encounters
04:03with this elusive creature.
04:05Its diet likely consists of deep sea fish encephalopods, which it snags using that unique
04:10jaw mechanism.
04:12Goblin shark?
04:13More like goblin shark, right?
04:21Number 6.
04:22Proboscis Worm
04:30This wacky worm, scientifically named Parbelasia corrigatus, is a large and predatory species
04:36of ribbon worm found in the cold deep sea environments.
04:39These worms can reach lengths of up to six feet, making them one of the more sizable
04:43and unsettling inhabitants of the ocean floor.
04:46The proboscis worm is decidedly striking with its elongated body and, duh, proboscis, a
04:51unique feeding appendage that it uses to capture and consume a wide variety of prey, from small
04:57invertebrates to decaying matter on the seafloor.
04:59This worm's scavenging behavior is crucial for nutrient recycling within the ecosystem.
05:04Remarkably adaptable, proboscis worms are known for their resilience in the face of
05:08the deep sea's harsh conditions, including low temperatures and high pressures.
05:18Number 5.
05:19Zombie Worms
05:26You wanted more worms, you got more worms.
05:29Osedax roseus are a particularly fascinating species of organism that chow down in a very
05:34useful way, by feeding on the bones of dead whales.
05:38These are certainly not your garden-variety earthworms.
05:41These lack a mouth, gut, and anus, and instead rely on a unique method of nutrition.
05:53They secrete an acid that dissolves the bone, allowing them to access the nutrients within.
05:58Mmm, delicious.
06:00Symbiotic bacteria living inside the worms then help digest the fat from the whale bones,
06:04providing nourishment.
06:05The discovery of zombie worms has provided many valuable insights into the decomposition
06:10of large marine vertebrates and the complex food webs of the ocean.
06:14From 2004 until 2008, the scientists sunk five dead whales into the canyon to learn
06:20more about these worms.
06:22Number 4.
06:23Stonefish
06:24Its warty, bumpy skin is nearly indistinguishable from the sand and coral surrounding it.
06:31It's an amazing adaptation.
06:33Sinansia varicosa is recognized as the most venomous fish in the world, a title that underscores
06:38its danger to both its prey and unwary humans.
06:41And it's sneaky, too.
06:43It possesses the ability to camouflage itself perfectly among rocks and coral reefs due
06:47to its mottled, stone-like appearance.
06:49It's equipped with 13 venomous spines along its dorsal surface, which can inject a potent
06:54venom capable of causing severe pain and, in extreme cases, death to humans within a
06:59few hours if not treated.
07:10Stonefish are primarily found in the shallow tropical marine waters of the Pacific and
07:13Indian Oceans.
07:15Their ability to blend into their surroundings not only serves as a defense mechanism, but
07:19also aids in ambushing prey.
07:30Number 3.
07:31Sloane's Viperfish
07:32Chaleotis sloanei is yet another deep-sea predator known for its fearsome appearance
07:37and remarkable hunting strategy.
07:39This fish is characterized by its metallic blue or silver color, elongated body, and
07:44large mouth equipped with fang-like teeth that are disproportionately large compared
07:47to its size.
07:48Sloane's Viperfish typically grows to less than a foot in length, but its teeth can be
07:53more than half the size of its head, enabling it to impale and secure its prey effectively.
08:04Found in the twilight zone of the ocean, it uses bioluminescence to attract prey in the
08:09dark waters.
08:10The light organs, or photophores, along its body can also serve as camouflage, breaking
08:15up its outline from below.
08:17Number 2.
08:19Giant Isopods
08:20They're thought to be found worldwide and are a really, really great example of deep-sea
08:25gigantism.
08:26Bathynomus giganteus kind of resembles oversized versions of the more familiar terrestrial
08:31isopods such as pill bugs.
08:33These creatures can grow to lengths of up to 14 inches, making them one of the largest
08:38isopods in existence.
08:39They inhabit the cold, dark depths of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, where
08:44they lead a predominantly scavenging lifestyle.
08:47Their diet mainly consists of dead fish, squid, and whales, but they're also capable
08:51of preying on slow-moving or sedentary animals.
08:54The giant isopod's robust, segmented exoskeleton offers protection against the extreme pressure
08:59of the deep-sea environment, while its compound eyes are adapted to the low-light conditions.
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09:21Number 1.
09:22Frilled Shark
09:23Here in the middle layer of the ocean, slithers one of the shark world's most unusual species.
09:30Chlamydicillacus anguinius may sound like something you don't want to hear as a diagnosis,
09:35but is actually a quite enigmatic creature.
09:38It's often described as a living fossil due to its primitive features that are somewhat
09:41reminiscent of sharks from the time of the dinosaurs.
09:45This elongated, eel-like species is characterized by its serpentine body fringed with gills
09:49and a mouth filled with 300 trident-shaped teeth arranged in 25 rows.
09:55Its unique dentition is perfectly adapted for snaring soft-bodied prey like squid and
09:59fish.
10:00Rarely seen, it inhabits the depths of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, usually below
10:053,500 feet.
10:06The frilly shark's reproductive habits are also unusual, with long gestation periods
10:11that can last up to two years, one of the longest known among vertebrates.
10:23Which of these deep-sea discoveries do you find the most amazing?
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