Five Animals That Live Deep Underwater

The deep ocean is one of the least explored places on our planet.

Scientists believe more than 80 percent of the ocean floor remains unknown to us.

One of the most famous deep-sea animals is the anglerfish.

The anglerfish uses a glowing light on its head to attract prey in the dark water.

Another remarkable creature is the giant squid, which can grow up to 13 meters long.

The giant squid lives thousands of meters below the surface and is rarely seen alive.

The vampire squid is a small animal that looks like a mix between a squid and an octopus.

Despite its frightening name, the vampire squid feeds only on tiny particles of food floating in the water.

The [viperfish] is a deep-sea predator with long, sharp teeth that curve inward.

It swims at great speeds and catches other fish by using its teeth like a trap.

The [dumbo] octopus is named after its large fins, which look like the ears of the cartoon elephant [Dumbo].

It moves slowly and gracefully through the cold, dark water near the ocean floor.

These five animals show how strange and wonderful life in the deep ocean can be.

Exploring the deep ocean helps scientists understand life on Earth and beyond.