1120: "The Ocean's Midnight Zone"

Dec 3

Written By JC

Interesting Things with JC #1120: "The Ocean's Midnight Zone" - Journey to the ocean's midnight zone, a dark and mysterious frontier teeming with bioluminescent creatures and extraordinary adaptations. Discover how life thrives in this extreme environment, where crushing pressure and freezing temperatures push biological boundaries. Explore why this little-known realm remains a critical focus for scientific discovery. Thank you to "Mr. Adalbert" for suggesting today's topic.

Robison, B. H. (2009). Conservation of deep pelagic biodiversity. Conservation Biology, 23(4), 847-858. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1523-1739.2009.01219.x

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