WONDERS OF THE DEEP SEA!!

I am always amazed at the diversity that exists under the sea, especially the deep sea.  Here are some images of the deep sea and the life it contains.  Image credits given below.

Deep Sea Vents

Credit: Image courtesy of Submarine Ring of Fire 2006 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program

Weird Fish, Crustaceans/ Credit: Personnel of NOAA Ship DELAWARE II

Yellow Picasso sponge (Staurocalyptus sp.)

Credit: NOAA/Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute