Deep Sea Wonders of the Pelagic Zone

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The open ocean is an entirely different world to the benthic zone of the sea floor. The endless blue stretches away in all directions, while the black abyss hangs gaping below. Currents are stronger here. There is no shelter to be found, and food is hard to come by. But all the same, a plethora of life has found ways to survive here, from the surface, all the way down into the abyss, utilising some unexpected adaptations to overcome the challenges of life in the open ocean.
We’ll begin our investigation at the surface of the high seas. Of all the zones of the open ocean, here is the most abundant. Whales glide through the waves, pods of dolphins ride the powerful currents, and all manner of pelagic creatures can be found feeding at the surface. The secret to its diversity is sunlight, for here is the photic zone, also called the epipelagic or sunlight zone. Light from above is able to penetrate down to a depth of 200 metres, and within this uppermost layer, phytoplankton is able to undergo photosynthesis to provide food for the life here in the upper water column.
Part 1 | Demersal Deep Sea Life: • Exploring Life on the ...
DEEP SEA HUB: naturalworldfacts.com/deep-se...
00:00 - Introduction: The Benthic and Pelagic Zones
01:00 - The Open Ocean Explained
01:37 - Biodiversity in the Pelagic Zone
01:56 - Life in the Photic Zone [0-200m]
02:54 - Adaptations in the Photic Zone
03:37 - The Ocean Sunfish
03:59 - The Marine Pelagic Environment
04:47 - Life in the Mesopelagic Zone [200-1,000m]
05:03 - The Pelagic Nutrient Cycle
05:32 - Adaptations in the Deep Pelagic Zone
05:50 - Why Demersal Life is More Abundant
06:39 - Abyssal Gigantism Explained
07:33 - Adaptations of the Greenland Shark
07:46 - How the Pelagic and Demersal Zones are Connected
08:27 - Advantages of Pelagic Life
09:25 - The Limitations of Pelagic Life
09:41 - Explaining the Colours of Pelagic Creatures
10:08 - Conclusion: The Adaptability of Life
11:18 - The Deep Sea Hub
Footage used belongs to Schmidt Ocean Institute, MBARI, OceanX and the Ocean Exploration Institute.
#deepsea #wildlife #nature #documentary #ocean #marinebiology #science #biology
Music Used:
1812 Overture - Tchaikovsky
Eight Mountains - Savfk
June - Bobby Richards
Down - Joey Pecoraro
The Hunt - Savfk
Resources:
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelagic...
www.marine.usf.edu/pjocean/pa...
www.britannica.com/science/pe...
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@NaturalWorldFacts 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy this film about creatures of the midwater zone! Thanks so much for watching. If you wish, join the channel for early videos and to help support me in my mission to document the depths: kzfaq.info/love/G5_BraUMNcluZPZ__oOeKgjoin

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@bigcoochieboi3751 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine being in the pelagic zone and u don’t know there’s a floor or the surface...just blue

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And imagine if you don't know whether you're swimming up , or down

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Just discovered this channel and it’s such a gem.

@NaturalWorldFacts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Patricia :D

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I just had the best nap listening to this. Sorry man, your voice is just too calming. Gotta rewatch the videos when i’m awake again :D

@NaturalWorldFacts 2 жыл бұрын

That’s ok!! I watch wildlife docs to help me sleep so hearing mine are used the same way makes me smile 😁

@seanp8220 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it's exactly like an induction process

@complexobjects 2 жыл бұрын

I studied metabolic scaling in social insect colonies as part of my PhD so I'm excited you mentioned the energy efficiency gains brought by gigantism. It seems to be a general biological phenomenon. In the case of ant colonies, they gain energy efficiency when they grow to larger sizes. Workers of larger colonies spend less energy per capita because they have more specialized workers. And this leads to more efficient task completion. So 'gigantism' happens even in collections of distributed insect colonies too I guess. Excellent video. Learned a lot!

@franciskpotivi9435 2 жыл бұрын

This film is very tender and expresses a clarity in the glow of the species living in the depth of the ocean and all its riches.

@NaturalWorldFacts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I’m so glad you enjoyed it

@JEE946 3 жыл бұрын

It's really nice to remember to pause, and take time to appreciate the world we live in. Lovely work as always

@NaturalWorldFacts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jade. That’s beautifully put ☺️

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Wow, imagine seeing you here. Four months later, oh well, cheers!

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Hate learning? How can that be possible? I'm going to assume you're probably just young and haven't found what you're interested in yet. Enjoy the fact that you are part of the most intelligent species in the world!

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This comment is really sweet, thanks for taking the time to write it. I really hope your fever clears up soon, and enjoy the videos, I think it’s so lovely that they help you relax 💛

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Awww thank you so much

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So happy to find this high quality channel. So soothing, so beautiful, and I'm learning about the Ocean 😍

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@NaturalWorldFacts 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Cecilia, that’s so lovely of you to say, I really appreciate it ☺️ Greetings from London! I’m so glad you found my vids

@danielademaio3829 2 жыл бұрын

through deep sea gigantism, they become more ef-fish-ent

@mammanomaly 2 жыл бұрын

We need a 1 hour version of this

@NaturalWorldFacts 2 жыл бұрын

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@mammanomaly 2 жыл бұрын

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at first i was like hmmm then i was like yoooo

@connorthompson3071 3 жыл бұрын

This was genuinely a fantastic video with very interesting facts and detailed descriptions, I hope that you continue to create videos of this sort. Very good!

@NaturalWorldFacts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Connor, that means a lot :)

@DidgeridooStudio 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like you have been telling all of us a story, and as we advance deeper into the read, we can't look away. With each time that a shark flushes mud out of its gills, or each time that you mention demersal life, it is as if you have finally found your groove, and the world of your story is cemented together, so that it is familiar. Everything you have shared with us until now is brilliant, and yet, the journey doesn't end there; you're just getting to the good part.

@NaturalWorldFacts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much man! I really like the way you put it, it’s incredibly motivating to think of it as telling a story. I’ll keep this mindset as I make videos, sometimes I worry about running out of ideas, but then I simply pick up one of my ocean books and turn a page, and instantly get inspired! It’s also thanks to you and Christian that I’ve been able to stay motivated, so I’m honestly so grateful for your support. I can’t wait to share more with you and see what you think :)

@DidgeridooStudio 3 жыл бұрын

@@NaturalWorldFacts Lemme put it this way: You can make pelagic sealife sound like the wandering planet Nibiru. How about that? 😉 I know I've been quiet lately, but I'm not backing out of this. I'm committed. I'll give you more music and more ideas.

@NaturalWorldFacts 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a huge compliment! Thanks so much 😊 Also don’t worry at all about taking breaks from being online - I do it all the time with social media, and there can be long periods when I’m not on Hangouts. I’d never ever judge you for being silent for a while - I do the same, as I think we all need to once in a while. Always put yourself first and prioritise the things in your life that matter to you most each day, it’s important especially in these strange times. It’s always lovely to hear from you, you’ll always be a good friend even if I don’t hear from you in a while. That said, I’m eager to hear more of your compositions 😉

@zaina1648 2 жыл бұрын

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Recently discovered this channel and I'm loving it. It's so interesting to watch yet your voice is so calm and soothing it lets me sleep peacefully until I could finish. Please don't change the narrator ever..

@NaturalWorldFacts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much!! Narrator will always be the same as it’s just me making these on my own haha 😁

@hongkongfueynz3071 2 жыл бұрын

I think in my next life I want to come back as a sunfish, looks like a pretty chill lifestyle

@Ecotasia 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing stuff as always, great job comparing life in each pelagic zone. That whalefish was weird, I don't think I have ever seen images of them.

@NaturalWorldFacts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The whalefish sure is a curious case. When the males mature to adulthood, their jaw fuses and they lose the ability to take in more food. Their oesophagus disappears and the liver enlarges! You might be interested in this: www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2017/05/male-fish-cant-eat-flabby-whalefish/

@kristenbuckley8451 2 жыл бұрын

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@NaturalWorldFacts 2 жыл бұрын

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@larryxiang822 2 жыл бұрын

I think today he gained 10k subscribers, which would be around 11% of his current subs. Not sure, but I hope he grows fast. These videos are amazing quality

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@thatguywesmaranan 2 жыл бұрын

the narration goes so, SO well with the deep and tranquil character of the ocean... amazing video!!!

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this yt channel needs more recognition to the community. such a gem.

@NaturalWorldFacts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much :) really appreciate the support

@rajeshjoie4972 2 жыл бұрын

Thank God, I found this channel and I m binge watching all the videos.... The narrator really puts me in sedative mode feeding lots of information with visual treat... love from India.. 🇮🇳

@NaturalWorldFacts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that means a lot!! Really glad you’re enjoying, and I appreciate the lovely feedback

@joukopeck 2 жыл бұрын

Well done, and like the calm music too , thank you and respect from Finland 🙂🙂🙂

@zaknkishi 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant channel. Discovered yesterday and binged a lot of your content. Studied biology myself (including some marine) and it's rare to find channels like this that teach me something and are actually pleasant to watch. Demystifying the ocean is a top priority for science communications and you're doing a great job. Keep it up!

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You are doing such an amazing job, keep it on!! Always looking forward for your vids :)

@ryanthefilmmaker2574 3 жыл бұрын

I love these videos. Keep up the great work!

@NaturalWorldFacts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan!! Glad you’re enjoying them :)

@vampiresquid9999 3 жыл бұрын

would you mind making a top ten list of your favorite deep sea animals ?

@NaturalWorldFacts 3 жыл бұрын

Ooh I’ll definitely consider it, I think that’d be a fantastic idea especially for a subscriber-special sort of video :) Thanks for the suggestion! Can’t promise it’ll be soon but I’ll put it on my list 🦑🦞

@kale6772 2 жыл бұрын

Just found this, wonderful job! Far too many 'reality tv' nature shows now. Far too few informative nature docs like there should be. Keep up the good work!

@NaturalWorldFacts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that means a lot :)

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Every time I see this little birdie I smile 😁😁😁

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@NaturalWorldFacts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, your comment made me smile!! I’m so so glad you’re enjoying the videos 💛💛

@mathildegady9090 2 жыл бұрын

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@NaturalWorldFacts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, you made me smile 😁 None of this would be possible without you guys!

@loganberry_art 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my GOOOOOOSH this video was brilliant!! The sound choice when you brought up abbysal gigantism 👌👌👌

@sreehalder8848 2 жыл бұрын

Just came across your channel and I feel like I have found a hidden gem. Always been fascinated with the wonders of the sea and your content is all I could ask for. Thank you for these amazing and educative videos.

@NaturalWorldFacts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, this just made my day

@Athanasia777 9 ай бұрын

I wasn't even particularly interested in marine life, but you got me hooked and now I can't stop watching each and every one of your videos...

@southpoundham 2 жыл бұрын

Learning about how all these ocean animals interact and survive is so fascinating

@NaturalWorldFacts 2 жыл бұрын

Yay!!! I’m so glad you find it interesting

@swans184 2 жыл бұрын

I had no idea that entire ecosystems spring up around dead whales. It's spooky yet amazing!

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This is 100 percent the best thing to watch while high, it really makes you realize how crazy this entire world is

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Your voice is very soothing! I usually put your videos on before I go to sleep, so I can learn smth new and relax :-)

@NaturalWorldFacts 2 жыл бұрын

Aw thats so nice, really glad they help you relax :)

@clintparsons3989 2 жыл бұрын

"Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Pelagic, the Deep?"

@CM-sn3vj 2 жыл бұрын

Been watching a few videos over the day, love them all, great content

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I’m so happy I found this channel!

@jessicadaulerio126 Жыл бұрын

love the way the music changes when you start talking about deep sea gigantism, fits perfectly

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Another awesome video, and great commentary, like David Attenborough I could listen to you all day, great job.

@NaturalWorldFacts 2 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks! Attenborough is my hero so this made me smile

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Thank youtube for showing me this content. Subscribed!

@NaturalWorldFacts 2 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you!

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There's so much bad shit happening right now, and your channel gives a very nice break from that. I feel like your videos need far more recognition than they currently have. :)

@Baliken100 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to give this a thumbs up and it's a phenomenal video but I have to say that you're talking about every other thing in the video but what the most interesting thing staring us in the faces. I have no idea what any of these animal / creatures are except for their environments

@geoffreystuttle8080 Жыл бұрын

Really wonderful work on all of these videos. I applaud your good design taste and excellent narration, sir!

@josephrohrbach1588 2 жыл бұрын

We've absolutely got to get this on TV or something! The production values are almost there already... And, if I may ask, what sort of books would you recommend as an intro to deep sea marine biology as a discipline?

@NaturalWorldFacts 2 жыл бұрын

Hell yes, thank you!!!! As for books, my favourites are: The Marine World by Frances Dipper - covers everything about the oceans without getting too high-level scientific. Creatures of the Deep by Erich Hoyt has some truly gorgeous images and will certainly get you excited to explore the wondrous world of the deep! The Deep by Claire Nouvian is breathtaking! A must-read for any budding marine biologist!! I really hope this helps

@josephrohrbach1588 2 жыл бұрын

@@NaturalWorldFacts It's definitely very useful! I'm also more than open to more academic recommendations, if you have any (though I recognize I'm asking a lot already, and am more than happy with what you've provided!!).

@Magneticlaw 2 жыл бұрын

One of the most professional and informative channels on this topic - kudos! 🦈

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your videos are soothing. thank you

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I love this channel! Amazing work

@NaturalWorldFacts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

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@NaturalWorldFacts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@stacysalinas22 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another wonderful video! I've never seen a whalefish before, it is very interesting. Best wishes to you!

@NaturalWorldFacts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@0The0Web0 2 жыл бұрын

superb footage, and beautifully narrated

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Two words come to mind listening to the voice of this narration - ‘peace’ and ‘serenity’. 🐨🇦🇺

@NaturalWorldFacts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️☺️

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Amazing videos :> Here to do my part for the algorithm, your channel is wonderful

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Is it possible to fall in love with a voice?

@NaturalWorldFacts 2 жыл бұрын

🥰

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It is. I'm already in love. 🤭 Good work as usual, @Natural World Facts !

@NaturalWorldFacts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Miku!!! 😊😊

@traderandre3883 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. You have a very calming voice. ✌👍

@ConsoleHandheldGamer 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely calm voice, so nice to listen to.

@DrDingsGaster 2 жыл бұрын

Such a terrifying video but awesome none the less.

@sparky9c22 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done, sir!

@NaturalWorldFacts 2 жыл бұрын

Why thank you!

@tristafrog 2 жыл бұрын

This is so amazing

@Youreamess 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad the algorithm pushed this for me. I've always been fascinated by the ocean and all the things that live in it. And to think we don't know all of what exists in it.

@CosmicShieldMaiden 2 жыл бұрын

Wow this channel has grown so much since this video came out!

@oneaboveall3735 2 жыл бұрын

Your voice helps me sleep I watch your vids when i go to bed

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I love this channel 😍

@jorismilleret 2 жыл бұрын

The quality is just astonishing

@aquaticliving6019 2 жыл бұрын

absolutely lovely.

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You have such a phenomenal soothing voice

@NaturalWorldFacts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@ukmedicfrcs 2 жыл бұрын

I am both shocked and saddened by the fact that you don't have millions of subscribers! May I please post a link to your channel on my social media pages? Thank you for the work you put in to these lovely videos. ❤️

@fionamahood 2 жыл бұрын

So glad I found this channel!! 7:45 tho what was in the Greenland sharks eye?

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I love your work

@NaturalWorldFacts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@mellamosteve331 2 жыл бұрын

You sound like a Dark Souls NPC and I love it

@obiwanjustpeekinginonya 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I love the ocean and this only makes me love it more :)

@wet.skeleton 2 жыл бұрын

I adore the narrator's voice, it's so calming

@jchea1764 2 жыл бұрын

Watching your documentaries reminds me of my grandfather.. He loved watching documentaries and whenever I return home from school he would be on his armchair watching Nat Geo.. :)