The animals that make up these layers are now being identified The sound pulses of devices used to measure the depth of the ocean are often scattered by several "phantom bottoms" that rise by ...

The deeper layers of the Benguela are rich in phosphates and nitrates, a result of the decomposition of animals and plants on the ocean floor. Since there is not enough light below 160 feet (50 ...

A hidden ecosystem of giant sea spiders, octopuses, and other stunning sea creatures shows how life can flourish even when ...