Diving to the Depths of the Ocean
In Diving to the Depths of the Ocean, narrator Sir David Attenborough dives into sea life in one of the most unimaginable places. With no light present and freezing temperatures, it’s simply amazing to see the abundance of species thriving at these depths. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet II, a natural history series that explores the world's oceans, the animals that live in them, and the threats they face, using modern filming techniques and equipment to capture previously unseen areas of the ocean.
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Q: What kinds of life did you see in the video that can live at these depths?
A: Mussels and lobsters can live inside brine.
Q: How is the deep ocean compared with space?
A: Both areas are challenging to explore, but the deep ocean is even more of a challenge.
Q: Why is it so difficult to explore the deep seas?
A: The freezing temperature and pressure at these depths make it a complicated mission.
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