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Hunters of the Dark Ocean, Part 2

2025/3/25
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This chapter explores the unique challenges faced by predators in the deepest parts of the ocean, including the lack of sunlight, the unique food chain based on chemosynthesis and marine snow, and the fascinating temporary ecosystems around whale falls. It also highlights the surprising biodiversity found in these depths.
  • Deep ocean food chains rely on chemosynthesis and marine snow.
  • Biodiversity in the deep ocean is higher than previously thought.
  • Whale falls create temporary ecosystems.

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In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe discuss the recent discovery of a strange new deep-water predator and highlight some of the various weird, wild and downright gnarly hunters that haunt the deepest, darkest depths of Earth’s oceans.

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