New Footage From the Mariana Trench – What They Found at the Bottom Will Haunt You
The discovery not only highlights the majesty of the ocean, but also reminds us that there are many mysteries waiting to be discovered in the depths of Earth’s water.
1. **Endurance in Antarctica**:
After more than a century, the Endurance was discovered under the Antarctic ice, almost intact thanks to the frozen conditions. The discovery is a testament to the amazing preservation capabilities of the deep ocean.
2. **Strange images from the Mariana Trench**:
A photo showing small creatures resembling “sea elves” has sparked controversy. Some say it is a movie prop left at the bottom of the sea.
3. **Strange sea creatures**:
Fishermen discovered a creature that resembles a starfish but has a strange shape, leading many to call it an “alien creature”.
4. **The “finger of death” phenomenon**:
The process of salt water freezing in the ocean creates an ice structure called a “brinicle”, freezing anything nearby.
5. **Deep-Sea Oxygen**:
“Dark Oxygen” and Poly-Metallic Metal Nodes Discovered on the Ocean Floor, Opening Up New Possibilities for Ocean Chemistry Research.
6. **Alien-Like Creature**:
A creature with glowing eyes and a strange shape, making it look like it came from another planet.
7. **Blue Light on Lake Baikal**:
A mysterious blue light appears on the surface of Lake Baikal, sparking theories about UFOs or mysterious native creatures.
8. **Marine Snow in Antarctica**:
A thicker-than-usual layer of “marine snow” is an important food source for seabed creatures, revealing unique conditions there.
9. **Fish with Lure Light**:
A deep-sea fish emits light near its mouth to lure prey into its trap.
10. **Nazi Battleship**:
The remains of a Nazi battleship that sank more than 50 years ago have been found, along with the tragic stories of the survivors.
11. **Puff-mouthed eel**:
An eel with an unusually large mouth that can catch large prey, even juveniles.
12. **Predatory sea anemone**:
A sea anemone takes advantage of a rare meal that falls to the bottom, highlighting the harshness of the environment.
13. **Phantom jellyfish**:
A rare giant jellyfish, with tentacles up to 33 feet long, is mysterious and rarely documented.
14. **Airplane in the Mariana Trench**:
The remains of a World War II B-29 plane have been discovered at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, revealing forgotten history.
15. **Soft Amphipod**:
This invertebrate lives at depths of 36,000 ft and uses aluminum from the environment to protect its body.
16. **Dancing Sea Cucumber**:
This deep-sea animal has a dance-like movement that captivates observers.
17. **Chilean Submersible Robot**:
A deep-sea robot has discovered a variety of strange creatures, from uniquely shaped fish to squid that squirt ink when approached.
18. **Shape-shifting Octopus**:
A shape-shifting and glowing octopus that looks like an alien.
19. **Giant Sea Anemone**:
A 6-foot-long sea anemone discovered in the Mariana Trench shows off its incredible growth potential.
20. **Deep Sea Microbes**:
Discovery of microorganisms living 35,000 ft deep that rely on chemical photosynthesis challenges current understanding of life.
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These discoveries highlight the mysterious beauty, extraordinary adaptability of living things, and the countless secrets of the deep ocean.