This creature was newly discovered in New Zealand. Been trying to find what it's called but no luck.1wk ⋅ Suspicious-Beat-6204 ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
🔥 A seal approaches a diver and hugs him(found this on a subreddit the credits are in the original post)3yr ⋅ ThatboyQsus ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
The ghost fish (Megalodicopia hians) is the only predatory sea squirt. It's basically the animal version of a Venus flytrap.11mo ⋅ EternalPermabulk ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
My favorite jellyfish, the stygiomedusa gigantea, a very illusive creature only spotted over 100 times in the last 100 years :)3yr ⋅ IrulanTheArtist9504 ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Coelacanths were thought to have died out 85 million years ago, but have since been found off the south-eastern coast of Africa and in Sulawe.3yr ⋅ cbadge1 ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Lumpsucker, found in the freezing waters of Arctic, North Atlantic, and North Pacific. It swims at depths of 1,700 m (5,600ft)4yr ⋅ Mahmoods ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Has any new information been found regarding Promachoteuthis sulcus since 2007?1yr ⋅ FizzyCocoaMan ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Clione limacina, also known as the naked sea butterfly, is a sea slug that lives in the Arctic and other cold waters. It also reminds me of the pokemon Dunsparce.3yr ⋅ sovereign217 ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
viper shark’s are a tiny and very rare type of shark found at depths of over 300 meters. like other lantern sharks, these animals have a very bright bioluminescence-but most interestingly, they have a massive gape, which they then use to launch its jaws and impale it’s prey with nail-like teeth!3yr ⋅ Galactic_Idiot ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Bony-Eared Assfish - The smallest brain to body ratio of any vertebrate (details in comment)3yr ⋅ DeepSeaPod ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Lophiodes reticulatus. Blackwater dive off Palm Beach, Florida. 1.3cm1yr ⋅ oceanicinsight ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
no—this is not an upside-down chandelier... It’s a sponge! Ping-pong tree sponges are an unusual deep sea sponge not just because of their shape, but because they’re active predators rather than filter-feeders. They hunt by capturing animals with velcro-like spicules that cover their “orbs”.3yr ⋅ Galactic_Idiot ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Eurythenes plasticus is a new species discovered in the Mariana Trench. It is already contaminated with microplastic3yr ⋅ Little_Fishes ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Trapman Bermagui, a Sydney-based fisherman, posted a photo of the face of the deep sea shark caught at a depth of 650 meters underwater1yr ⋅ amazeinfinity ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
An anglerfish shot glass I made, one of my favorite deep sea fish!1yr ⋅ SnowyBrookStudios ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
The Slender Snipe eel. This amazing deep sea creature has over 750 vertebrae in it’s back bone, more than any other animal! It can reach 150 cm (5 feet) in length.3yr ⋅ notfunnyguy92 ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Can someone tell me what is this thing. While searching for some life forms on the deep sea, i found this thing. Can someone please explain me what is this?1yr ⋅ Schizoidkeeper ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Largest ever documented super rare megamouth shark tagged and released. Research partner can be seen by the tail for size comparison.3yr ⋅ DeepBlueResearch ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Faceless Cusk Eel, found at depths of 16,000 ft, is named after its appearance due to having an extremely reduced face.3yr ⋅ AventusW ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Very rare marionette-looking squid: Genus Megapinna, aka Bigfin Squid2yr ⋅ PurrishSP ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
The cookie-cutter shark is a parasitic shark which attaches itself to larger fish and marine mammals, like the dolphin pictured. This shark is able to inflict severe damage to skin and tissue resulting in a melon-baller type of wound. It is often called the cookie monster of the sea.3yr ⋅ reddituser870870 ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Look, I know sharks aren't the monsters that media portrays them as, but I'd still be scared to death if I was the diver.2yr ⋅ dimitrios_vlachos_04 ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Do Octopus usually hang out in numbers? I’ve never seen anything like this before.2yr ⋅ DoctorTurkelton ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
The cockeye or strawberry squid is perhaps the weirdest squid of them all-its left eye is not just twice as large as its right eye, but it’s also tube-shaped! It always swims with its left eye facing up, watching for any animals who would be exposed by the dim light of the mesopelagic zone.3yr ⋅ Galactic_Idiot ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Sea spiders. There are over 1,300 known species, with legs ranging from 1 mm (0.04 in) to over 70 cm (2.3 ft). Most are toward the smaller end of this range in relatively shallow depths; however, they can grow to be quite large in Antarctic and deep waters.2yr ⋅ iboughtarock ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Hello, 9 years ago I when I was a kid, I found these animals around 10 feet deep in Aegean Sea. I have always wondered what these were. Does anyone know?1yr ⋅ Intrepid_Advice_535 ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
the telescope octopus is one of only a few octopi that live a pelagic (open-ocean) lifestyle. it’s unique, transparent form allows it hide from predators in plain sight! Unlike other octopi, it has only 1 row of suckers on its arms rather than the typical 2.3yr ⋅ Galactic_Idiot ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
A picture of a (eaten up) stygiomedusa? I havent seen until now2yr ⋅ honeywheresmyfursuit ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Fang-tooths, one of the deepest living fish ever discovered. They live in the freezing waters of arctic to moderate water of tropicals. They are usually found around 2000m (6,500ft) but they can dive up to 4,875m (16000ft).4yr ⋅ Mahmoods ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
although the body of the asperoteuthis acanthoderma is only around 6 feet long, it’s unimaginably long feeding tentacles could make it reach lengths close to that of the giant and colossal squids!3yr ⋅ Galactic_Idiot ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
I’m not sure if it’s deep sea, but anyone know this Jellyfish?1yr ⋅ Phantom_organpipes ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
despite it living at depths of up to 2350 meters, the leaf scale gulper shark is one of the most sought-after fish in the shark industry, used both for food and fish meal. They grow to 5 feet long and can live for 70 years!3yr ⋅ Galactic_Idiot ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
The Black Swallower can devour prey 10 times its mass. This one managed to tear open its stomach.4yr ⋅ nefadbr ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Jaggedhead gurnard, native to eastern indian ocean and western pacific ocean. Its a deep water fish, and can found around 304m (997ft). It can grow up to 30cm (12 inches). Its one of the least studied deep water fish and only know member of its genus.3yr ⋅ Mahmoods ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Stareaters are by far my favorite type of dragonfish. They have a unique chin-barbel that, unlike other dragonfishes, glows a bright red to attract prey.3yr ⋅ Galactic_Idiot ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Oarfish Earrings! Saw that awesome video of the two oarfish yesterday and had to show these!1yr ⋅ SnowyBrookStudios ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Japanese spider crab (Macrocheira kaempferi) at the Kyoto Aquarium. These crabs have the longest legspan of any arthropod, and can live to be about 100 years old [oc]4yr ⋅ panarthropodism ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
this is a xenophyophore. They are one of the largest single-called organisms. They can reach up to 8 inches in length and can be found at depths of more than 3,4000 feet.3yr ⋅ Galactic_Idiot ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Frilled shark, found in small patches of atlantic and pacific oceans. It can grow up to 2m (6.6ft). It has been caught as deep as 1,570m (5,150ft) although they’re commonly found around 200m (660ft)4yr ⋅ Mahmoods ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
When a female pram-bug kills a sea salp, it doesn’t just eat it... It will the use it to house, nurse, and protect its eggs! Some claim that this animal was also the inspiration for the creatures in Ridley Scott’s film “alien”.3yr ⋅ Galactic_Idiot ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Idk what this is, but is this from the deep sea? It's really hard to tell if it's even real4yr ⋅ AndrewLonergan ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Linophryne brevibarbata, or as I like to call it, the Bearded Pinkie!3yr ⋅ Galactic_Idiot ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
TDIL Volcano snails are a thing. Their shells are made of iron sulphides and they live around hydrothermal vents that can reach up to 750 degrees Fahrenheit.3yr ⋅ alzwashere ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
lancetfish (Alepisaurus sp.) are a type of midwater fish found at depths to 2000 meters, growing to 7 feet long. they’re not just voracious predators in their habitat, but are also cannibalistic! Uniquely, these fish are hermaphrodites, meaning that they’re both male and female at the same time!3yr ⋅ Galactic_Idiot ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Deep-sea spider crab Scyramathia tenuipes sp. nov., an inhabitant of the western Mediterranean Sea from depths of 572-819 m (1,877-2,687 ft); the size of the holotype male carapace is 34×26 mm or 13×9 inches; characterized by its slender and elongate ambulatory legs2yr ⋅ radxiphias ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Just wanted to share some art I'm doing for my senior thesis! This one is a vampire squid !3yr ⋅ radishtales ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
This is a king-of-the-salmon. They're an incredibly rare type of ribbonfish (close relatives of the oarfish). They grow up to 2 meters in length and live at depths of up to 300 meters3yr ⋅ Galactic_Idiot ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Pink see-through fantasia, sea cucumber, found about 1.5 miles deep.3yr ⋅ brokemystick ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
can anyone identify this eel? It kinda resembles a california moray (reference in the comments), but I’d appreciate a more definitive ID.3yr ⋅ Galactic_Idiot ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Ocean sunfish or Mola Mola, one of the heaviest bony fishes in the world. Adult weigh between 247-1000kg (545-2,205lb). It typically swims at depth of 600m (2,000ft) in tropical and temperate waters.4yr ⋅ Mahmoods ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Stoplight loosejaw, named because of specialised bioluminescent organ which glows red and green. They are found worldwide, outside of the Arctic and Subantarctic, in the mesopelagic zone below a depth of 500-4000m (1600-13,000ft).4yr ⋅ Mahmoods ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
This is a deep-sea lizardfish (bathysaurus ferox). It is an animal found in tropical and subtropical regions of just about anywhere on earth at depths of 600-3500 meters. These fish, which also can exceed 2 feet in length, are ambush predators that lie on the ocean’s floor.3yr ⋅ Galactic_Idiot ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
This is a wolftrap anglerfish, also known as a wonderfish. Since there’s a lot to uncover about this odd-looking fish, I put its info in the comments.3yr ⋅ Galactic_Idiot ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Rat-tail, roughhead grenadier or onion eyed grenadier, found in the cold waters of northern atlantic oceans. The head occupies about 1 quarter of the total length of the fish. They swims at depths of 200-2000m (600-6,560ft).4yr ⋅ Mahmoods ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Black Scabbard fish, found in the Atlantic oceans. They can grow up to length of 110cm (3.6ft) They have elongated, eel like bodies with large head full of razor sharp teeth. They swim at the depths of 180-1,700m (600-5,600ft).4yr ⋅ Mahmoods ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Eulagisca Gigantea, scale worm, widespread in waters near Antarctica. Can measure up to 30 cm3yr ⋅ CommieCarp ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
It has been theorized that the Barreleye Fish uses the protective dome over its green, tubular eyes to protect itself from the stinging sensation of a Siphonophore's tentacles to steal food from them.3yr ⋅ JackDoesAThing ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Black Cardinal, a species of deepwater cardinal fish. It is found in the most temperate oceans of the world. It swims at the depths of 300-1200m (980-3,937ft). Despite their small size (averaging 55 cm), they can live up to 100 years.4yr ⋅ Mahmoods ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
what did my dad just catch? (Off coast of Newburyport, MA - North Atlantic)2yr ⋅ Fancy-Swordfish-9112 ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Pro tip: Don’t put “Deep sea creature” into an AI image generator...2yr ⋅ Yechezkel_Kohen ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Pandea rubra is an animal viewed as sacred in japanese culture. it not a true jellyfish, but rather more closely related to siphonophores. It lives at depths to 1000 meters in the pacific, and is sometimes called the origami jellyfish due to the unique folding its red mantle when it swims.3yr ⋅ Galactic_Idiot ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Northern Wolffish, found in the freezing waters of northern Atlantic and Arctic oceans. They can grow up to 5ft and weigh up to 20kg (44lb). They usually swim at the depths of 400m-1000m (1300ft-3,300ft).4yr ⋅ Mahmoods ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Arctic Skate, a cold water fish, found in the waters of Arctic and Antarctica. It lives near the seabed between 140m (450ft) to 2,500m (8,200ft). It can grow up to 1 m in length. It lays unique looking eggs, they’re shaped like capsule with horns on each side.3yr ⋅ Mahmoods ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
There is an abyssal siphonophore called the Flying Spaghetti Monster. It is a colony of little creatures, each of which has its own function to contribute to the overall body.5yr ⋅ yee_qi ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
hello! here's my first post on this sub- a brownsnout spookfish, Dolichopteryx longipes!4yr ⋅ Squidpastry ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
The Gulper eel (also known as Pelican eel), can be found in the temperate areas of all oceans between depths of 500-3000 meters. It feeds on small fish and crustaceans, although it van swallow much bigger fish. It reaches about 0,75 meters in length.5yr ⋅ PetrNebe ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
They say the camera adds 10 pounds, but one diver has managed to capture pictures of an abnormally fat shark swimming off the coast of Florida3yr ⋅ captainfriendzone_ ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Did you know there is a deep sea stareater species , “Astronesthes niger” : Barbled Dragonfish? This cool fish has a bioluminescent lure that glows red to attract prey, similar to the more commonly known anglerfish. (Digital illustration created by me)3yr ⋅ marinemadray ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Giant Isopod- A Prime Example of the Gigantism found in the Deep Sea5yr ⋅ _-Aven-_ ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Googly-Eyed Stubby Squid seen off Big Sur at almost 3,000 feet/900 meters6yr ⋅ jaykirsch ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
I posted this to r/art but thought it would be good here too. I made a telescope fish.3yr ⋅ Night-fish ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
The kitefin shark is now the largest known luminous vertebrate reaching up to 180cm (5ft 11in)3yr ⋅ cbadge1 ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
Anyone can tell me what this is? Found in coast of Malta (couldn't find another suitable sub)4yr ⋅ nysbestbananabread ⋅ r/deepseacreatures
