DEEP DIVE

Dive into an extraordinary world where darkness and silence hide endless beauty. Discover fascinating creatures, phenomena, and ecosystems hidden in the deepest parts of the oceans. Explore, learn, and be inspired by the incredible power of nature, which still keeps its greatest secrets from us.

BATH
YAL

The bathyal zone is a mysterious part of the ocean, stretching from 1,000 to 4,000 meters deep, where sunlight can no longer reach. Extreme conditions prevail here — low temperatures, immense pressure, and complete darkness. Yet life has not only survived but has also flourished in astonishing forms. In the bathyal zone, deep-sea fish such as anglerfish and deep-sea eels live, often equipped with bioluminescent organs that allow them to glow in the darkness. Giant squids and other cephalopods can also be found here, along with various crustaceans and invertebrates like sponges and polychaete worms that inhabit the ocean floor. The ocean floor in this zone is covered by soft mud, and rich ecosystems form near underwater mountains and canyons. Cold seeps and mineral deposits are also common here and are the subject of scientific research.

SQUID

Squid are fast-moving cephalopods that use jet propulsion
to swim. In the deep sea, giant squid with large eyes are
common, and many species can produce light.

POLYCHAETE WORMS

Polychaete worms are segmented creatures living on
the ocean floor. They play a key role in breaking down
organic matter, and some species are bioluminescent.

ANGLERFISH

The anglerfish is a deep-sea predator known for its
glowing lure, which it uses to attract prey in the darkness.
It has a huge mouth, sharp teeth,
and can swallow prey almost its own size.

ABYSSAL

The abyssal zone is a vast part of the ocean located at depths between 4000 and 6000 meters. It is an extreme environment — completely dark, with temperatures close to 0°C and immense water pressure. The absence of sunlight makes photosynthesis impossible, so life relies mainly on organic matter falling from the upper ocean layers. The seafloor in the abyssal zone is covered with soft sediment, and underwater mountains, trenches, and hydrothermal vents can also be found here, creating unique ecosystems. Despite the harsh conditions, the abyss plays a key role in the global circulation of matter and remains one of the least explored regions of our planet.

CUSK-EELS

Cusk-eels are slender fish living in the deep parts of the ocean. Some species can create light, which they use for communication and to hide from predators.

DEEP-SEA JELLYFISH

Deep-sea jellyfish are delicate creatures that glow in the dark to ward off predators and communicate.

HADAL

The Hadal Zone is the deepest part of the ocean, located below 6000 meters. It is an extremely harsh environment, where the water pressure is a million times higher than at the surface, and the temperature is close to 0°C. In this zone, total darkness prevails, and life relies on organisms that have adapted to the extreme conditions. The Hadal Zone primarily consists of the deepest ocean trenches. Although it seems impossible for life to exist here, there are organisms that survive, including certain species of fish, invertebrates, and microorganisms that can endure immense pressure and cold. The Hadal Zone is one of the least explored places on Earth.

HADAL FISH

Hadal fish are creatures living in the deepest ocean trenches. They have soft, flexible bodies adapted to extreme pressure and are often slow-moving, feeding on debris falling from higher layers.

SEA CUCUMBERS

Sea cucumbers are invertebrates crawling along the ocean floor. They help clean the deep-sea environment by consuming dead organic material and turning it into nutrients.

GASTROPOD

Small mollusks living at the bottom of deep trenches, feeding on sediments and organic remains.