This World Oceans Day we are diving into the mysterious world of the deep ocean. For a long time scientists believed that life in the ocean depths was impossible. However, we now understand that the deep ocean is a rich, if somewhat alien, ecosystem of marine life.

Video by Dan John & Griesham Taan

Additional Footage and Images: Natural History Museum, Smartex Project/NERC, Getty Images

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