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A Deep-Sea Montage Unveils the Fantastic, Bizarre Creatures Swimming in Monterey Bay
A compilation recently released from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (previously) invokes the old adage that reality is stranger than fiction. Featuring dozens of otherworldly sea creatures, the footage highlights some of the most bizarre animals spotted during the organization’s ROV dives, which range from the water’s surface to its 4,900-foot-deep floor. The montage includes a diverse array of species from aptly named strawberry squid and the elusive psychedelic jellyfish to the pacific viperfish. The institute’s partner organization, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, is also hosting an exhibition dedicated to the mysterious creatures living in the region, which opens this April. (via Moss and Fog)
Peacock squid
Swimming sea cucumber
Feather star
Vampire squid
Strawberry squid
Barreleye
#fish #jellyfish #sharks #underwater #video
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