Mysteries of the Twilight Zone | Worlds of the Deep

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The Deep Sea Twilight Zone | Worlds of the Deep episode 1, a collaboration with Schmidt Ocean Institute. Thank you to Masterworks for sponsoring Natural World Facts. Skip the waitlist and invest in blue-chip art for the very first time by signing up for Masterworks: www.masterworks.art/nwf - See important Masterworks disclosures: www.masterworks.com/cd
In the deep ocean, life is concentrated at chemosynthetic oases where primary production is made possible via chemosynthesis at cold seeps and deep sea hydrothermal vents. The non-chemosynthetic regions of the deep are divided into two very different worlds. First is the midwater, where pelagic wanderers tread migratory routes that span entire oceans, and planktonic drifters and their predators take part in bioluminescent light shows. It is separated into zones based on depth, including the sunlight zone (epipelagic), twilight zone (mesopelagic), midnight zone (bathypelagic), abyssal and hadal zones. And below, lies the deep sea floor. A kingdom of mud and ooze, where sessile creatures cling to any solid outcrop and corals craft kingdoms on the seamount crusts. The worlds of the deep sea could not be more different, and yet their stories are fundamentally intertwined. In this episode, we delve into the Twilight Zone.
Support my work on Patreon: / naturalworldfacts
Episodes:
1 - The Twilight Zone
2 - The Midnight Zone - coming soon
3 - The Abyssal Plain - coming soon
4 - Seamounts and Canyons - coming soon
5 - Hydrothermal Vents - coming soon
Written, narrated and edited by me, Leo Richards. This channel (Natural World Facts) is a solo passion project dedicated to exploring the wonders of the natural world and telling stories that inspire! I'm so excited to share this series with you at last.
Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) is a non-profit oceanographic research foundation that has been pioneering deep-sea research and discovery since 2009, on board their old vessel RV Falkor and their new RV Falkor (too). Their remotely operated vehicle (ROV) SuBastian is equipped with a suite of sensors and a 4K camera that has illuminated the depths and live-streamed dives around the world. Most footage shown is filmed and provided by SOI. Huge thank you to them for contributing their footage, and working with me to create this series! Check out their website: schmidtocean.org/
00:00 - Introduction to the Deep Ocean
04:04 - The Ocean Midwater
05:21 - Introducing Schmidt Ocean Institute
06:54 - The Sunlight Zone (Epipelagic)
08:51 - The Twilight Zone (Mesopelagic)
10:40 - Twilight Zone Drifters - Gossamer Worm
11:28 - Twilight Zone Drifters - Bloody-belly Comb Jelly
12:12 - Twilight Zone Drifters - Swimming Sea Snails
12:48 - Twilight Zone Drifters - Deep Sea Siphonophores
14:47 - Twilight Zone Drifters - Meroplankton and Larvae
15:35 - Twilight Zone Drifters - The Life Cycle of Jellyfish
16:31 - Twilight Zone Drifters - Deep Sea Jellyfish
17:38 - Introducing Nekton - Active Swimmers
18:38 - Deep Sea Cephalopods - The Glass Octopus
19:10 - Deep Sea Cephalopods - The Glass Squid
19:52 - Deep Sea Cephalopods - Inking as Defence
20:41 - Deep Sea Cephalopods - Mimicry of Swordtail Squid
21:43 - Deep Sea Cephalopods - Hunting Techniques
22:38 - Deep Sea Adaptations - Countershading and Counter-illumination
23:54 - Deep Sea Adaptations - Silvering in Cutlassfish
25:43 - Deep Sea Adaptations - Silvering in Hatchetfish
27:00 - Deep Sea Adaptations - Strawberry Squid
27:40 - Vertical Migration - Introduction
29:14 - Vertical Migration - the Largest Migration
30:50 - Vertical Migration - Deep Sea Lanternfish and Humboldt Squid
32:30 - Vertical Migration - the Deep Sea Food Web
33:55 - The Midnight Zone (Bathypelagic)
35:13 - Sponsored Segment - Masterworks X NWF
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Music Used:
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@NaturalWorldFacts 4 ай бұрын

🐙🦈🐟 Support my work on Patreon for sneak peaks, extra deep-sea content (including some cool never before seen footage), and early access: www.patreon.com/naturalworldfacts I've started posting some previews of episode 2 of this series, covering the Midnight Zone.

@NaturalWorldFacts 10 ай бұрын

Hi all, I’ve been working on this film for 4 months, balancing it with University and other films, so I’m super excited to share this at last! Do let me know if you enjoy. It’s been a pleasure working with Schmidt Ocean Institute and the breathtaking raw footage they so kindly provided. Episode 2 - the Midnight Zone - is underway and I can’t wait for you all to see that too!

@d3adwaffles 10 ай бұрын

Your documentaries are on par with David Attenborough's ngl

@slothonastick32 10 ай бұрын

I absolutely love your work. Thank you so much for providing such high-quality informative content! You put your heart and soul into these videos and it shows ❤

@KeithFromHawaii 10 ай бұрын

As will your other presentations - spectacular 👍

@the_newt_nest 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I have to catch a 6am train tomorrow and tonight I'm having a tough conversation with someone. Your work always calms me down and helps me sleep, as well as teaching me new things about the ocean. I do think you shouldn't take a sponsorship from Masterworks again, though. They don't educate their customers well on the risks of the art market.

@crazygamingyt7245 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your work ❤

@Juiced2528 7 ай бұрын

This is what I’m looking for. No dramatised tv films, just facts about the natural world beautifully put together.

@jasonrodriguez493 3 ай бұрын

I’m one of the ROV pilots for SOI. That siphonophore was longer than 50m. That was just the outer ring. That glass octopus was also much bigger than 40cm. What a great video. Thanks for putting all that together

@tabisuematwiju5865 3 ай бұрын

Amazing ❤

@auntylinda7640 2 ай бұрын

I envy you your job xxx

@ryan8430 Ай бұрын

150ft all those different things put together was that long jeez

@ericbruscoe5956 18 күн бұрын

And they say there are no aliens..😂😂😂

@xyza181 9 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this entire video. The stunning otherworldly footages, calming music and your soothing voices. Looking forward to the next episode!

@Jakolb434574 10 ай бұрын

The production value in these videos are insane. Well done!

@NaturalWorldFacts 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much, your support means the world!

@goobermcboogerballs1420 9 ай бұрын

@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist2 blood for the blood God, skulls for the skull throne.

@jakes9062 8 ай бұрын

@@goobermcboogerballs1420 amen 🙏

@Adolph.Hitl3r 7 ай бұрын

@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist2Hail Satan muhfucka, kneel before Mammon

@raptorcrasherinc.9823 6 ай бұрын

@@goobermcboogerballs1420 BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD!

@rasmusvanwerkhoven1962 10 ай бұрын

Grab your popcorn and goggles, everyone!! It’s going to be phenomenale

@yasi1890 10 ай бұрын

Oh man it didn't start and i'm already excited and sad that it will end

@ardellolnes5663 10 ай бұрын

great video, even considering the wet popcorn

@MuscarV2 10 ай бұрын

Phenomenal*

@melissaharris3389 10 ай бұрын

Got my snorkel! Let's dive!

@Runninglizards 10 ай бұрын

I actually did eat popcorn while watching

@ci3xx 10 ай бұрын

the baby jellyfish being born at 15:49 and starting to swim was too adorable i started crying

@NaturalWorldFacts 10 ай бұрын

Lil squishy cutie 🤭

@HaveYouSeenMyDad_ 3 ай бұрын

True definition of Cute but deadly😂

@bonegloss 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for presenting nature and ocean life in a way that doesn’t make everything seem weird, creepy, alien and crazy. I have dearly missed more matter-of-fact and down to earth presentations of nature that were lost for a while during the reality tv booms that gained foothold in discovery and animal planet. I love your channel so so much. I can’t wait for more

@pimpozza 10 ай бұрын

Totally agree with you.. 👍 What a lovely comment

@Danika_Nadzan 10 ай бұрын

Yes, beautifully stated and absolutely spot on!👍🏻 I am often brought to the edge of tears by the stunning beauty of the delicate beings that Leo presents for us so well.

@drewhyland9574 9 ай бұрын

Not sure how anyone can watch this a not think how alien some sea creatures are...🤷🏻‍♂️🙏🇬🇧

@Danika_Nadzan 9 ай бұрын

@@drewhyland9574 And I sometimes wonder what these ancient Earthlings think of us relative newcomers to the planet invading from above...😉👽

@quitlife9279 9 ай бұрын

@@Danika_Nadzan Something like "bloop ploob i'm now blind from the headlight shining directly in my eyes, thanks humans."

@Danika_Nadzan 10 ай бұрын

What a wonderful addition to your already fantastic channel offerings, Leo! Mesmerizing and beautifully produced as always. I am absolutely awed by the amazing variety and beauty of the deep ocean's inhabitants, and truly appreciate your efforts to showcase them for us. I'm eagerly anticipating the next episode!

@NaturalWorldFacts 10 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness, thank you so much Danika!! This means the world, and your feedback is just wonderful!! Thank you!! It’s always brilliant to hear from you. I’m excited for you to see episode 2 when it’s ready! ☺️

@sai_beanz 9 ай бұрын

@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist2 not the bible verse

@RoundSeal 10 ай бұрын

I'm only a bit over halfway through, but I wanted to say - beautiful work. You have such a knack for making these videos. I was completely enthralled (the footage of that Glass octopus took my breath away)and you've completely captured that childhood wonder I had while watching documentaries like this as a kid. Even how you narrate is perfect; gentle, clear, and slow. You've made something absolutely beautiful.

@zpacez9319 10 ай бұрын

It's like watching from a museum show, always fascinated about the water world.

@NaturalWorldFacts 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for supporting me!!! And I’m so glad you enjoyed! ❤️

@toiletpaper3394 10 ай бұрын

These documentaries are amazing. Honestly one of the best nature documentaries I've ever watched.

@NaturalWorldFacts 10 ай бұрын

🥹

@livveylovely8003 9 ай бұрын

this film is so beautiful. the sound design, music, narration, and footage are all so breathtaking. the creatures are described with awe and respect instead of fear or discomfort. it’s very refreshing to see. i’m excitedly awaiting the release of the second episode!!!

@NaturalWorldFacts 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, this means the world!! These films are first and foremost simply my hobby / passion project that I’m slowly hoping to adopt as a full time career, so hearing this kind of feedback is so wonderfully motivating. Thank you! - Leo

@fanaticist 2 ай бұрын

weird moralizing

@deusexaethera 6 ай бұрын

"The deep sea floor is, at first glance, a place of filth and decay -- destitute, perhaps, and full of horrors. But if we look a little closer, we uncover a place of beauty -- a realm where corals craft mighty kingdoms on the seamount crusts; where the delicate structures of sponges provide refuge for others; and where scavengers attend bountiful feasts that last for decades." This is just _achingly_ poetic.

@purpleheart3431 10 ай бұрын

I’m currently in the hospital recovering from a surgery, and this is such a good watch! Absolute gem as always ❤

@NaturalWorldFacts 10 ай бұрын

Wishing you a very speedy recovery!! Get well soon, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the film ☺️

@takiyahchery 8 ай бұрын

❤

@adrenalinekick 10 ай бұрын

Whoever did the sound design for this video did an amazing job. Really well done sound effects and background music to keep people captivated.

@NaturalWorldFacts 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! That’d be me (Leo) 😁 I do everything except film the raw footage, which in this case was kindly supplied by Schmidt Ocean’s ROV! Their footage comes without audio so I had to add in and design every water movement, every beat of a fin or swoosh. It was a lot of fun, and this comment’s made it feel like it paid off!! Thank you so much!

@hotcocoa6242 9 ай бұрын

@@NaturalWorldFactsLeo, you are absolutely incredible! Keep it up!

@eliisabet9592 9 ай бұрын

@@NaturalWorldFactsit's amazing that you do all that by yourself! I love your work!

@grimreaper9350 9 ай бұрын

@@NaturalWorldFacts I loved what you did with the silver mirror fish, you gave them sounds like they were swords swiping through the air, I thought it was very clever.

@sgt.grinch3299 5 ай бұрын

Your editing skills are top of the class. The video and your matching sounds and music provide a sense of reality to engulf the viewer.

@supercheesedragon 10 ай бұрын

I have been so excited for this! Your work is absolutely fantastic and your dedication to providing high quality, free nature documentaries is wonderful! Thank you!

@NaturalWorldFacts 10 ай бұрын

It’s my absolute pleasure!! This has been my hobby and passion project since I was 9, so feedback like this always blows me away. I still feel like I did as a kid, making these.

@adventurelogs 10 ай бұрын

I would advise watching this with headphones. I decided to wear mine today and wow, I hear ocean sounds I never heard before. Your voice never disappoints - has a lovely, soothing quality. Channel is always interesting.

@zadock6370 6 ай бұрын

I really loved this. I loved everything about this. I can't believe you made this by yourself, this looks like this would be something that would be shown on tv. I can't wait for episode 2. I always had a fascination with deep sea life

@NaturalWorldFacts 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! ☺️ This means a lot! I’m working on episode 2 right this moment.

@Jazgodel 6 ай бұрын

@@NaturalWorldFacts So glad to read that! I'll eagerly wait to watch it. Your videos are not only top notch in editing and direction, even scripting! So much quality and attention to detail everywhere. I even love your music choices for the footage. Thank you for making these videos, I am sure they have brought more awareness about the deep sea and many natural facts in general than anyone can imagine. And communicated in such a masterful way that in my opinion would make anyone pleasant to listen to and watch (although I admit whatever target or public this has, I just know I'm part of it hahah).

@march11stoneytony 10 ай бұрын

This is the best channel I've found in a while. Incredibly written, narrated and edited.

@NaturalWorldFacts 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!! ❤️ This channel is just a solo project / hobby of mine - I’m still a uni student - so hearing this feedback makes me very happy

@amylondon36 9 ай бұрын

I agree. Just found this now and am very impressed I subscribed within 4 seconds of the video starting

@ceciliayus7385 10 ай бұрын

Wow, okay. So we have a full on high production value documentary here. You deserve a million views and more!

@NaturalWorldFacts 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! 🥰 Honestly, I think this is the vid I’m most proud of so far

@salsinatorsalsa 7 ай бұрын

Preach! Attenborough all over again

@cranberrythecat4555 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your hard work! Your videos have me transfixed, so well-researched and calming, with lovely visuals, music, and editing. I always look forward to each upload 💖💕

@mariamendoza2847 10 ай бұрын

This is seriously higher quality than a lot of the films I’ve seen played in the big boy natural history museums!!!

@NaturalWorldFacts 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!! That’s crazy! I’m just a uni student who loves the deep sea a bit too much!

@HeliumQueen 10 ай бұрын

Sometimes, I experience eramnesia and feel as if I was born in the wrong era of human history. There are times when I wish I had lived during the days of my parents' youth, or my grandparents. But watching content like this makes me feel the other way around. I cannot express how meaningful it is that living in the modern age means I can learn these endlessly fascinating things about the world I live in.

@hardboiled2987 Ай бұрын

Take 50 years of modern medicinal progress away and youd beg to come back to our time haha

@Monov0id 9 ай бұрын

As a student interested in becoming a marine biologist, your videos remind me of the reason why I'm studying: the passion and love for the ocean and its inhabitants. Thank you for continuously reminding me of why I'm doing this all :)

@NaturalWorldFacts 10 ай бұрын

Thank you to Masterworks for sponsoring NWF and helping support my work! Masterworks: www.masterworks.art/nwf

@SSJGengar 10 ай бұрын

They're awesome for that!

@Hurlewupp 10 ай бұрын

❤ 👍 👍

@23wmm5357 10 ай бұрын

So happy you are back

@itzvbnz 9 ай бұрын

this was an amazing film:) ive always been deeply scared of the ocean rightfully so… but you did help me see the beauty in the ocean watching this video and i appreciate that

@billynomates920 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. I really enjoyed it! 😄

@KerasinafLega 22 күн бұрын

Hi! Im currently working on my video game project, that is located in the deep sea. My man, you can not understand how much your videos are helping me out with the creatures and the rules of the deeps. Thank you so much for helping me. Thanks to your videos, I can listen to your amazing voice instead of searching a thousands of web-sites and forums on google. Appreciate your fantastic work! Keep going. Huge love to your videos

@NaturalWorldFacts 22 күн бұрын

That sounds AMAZING!! Is there any way I can help, like if you need a voice in the game or a cameo or help with scientific advice? I’d love to see progress or get involved, send me an email if you’re interested :) you can find my email in my channel’s ‘about’ tab

@thottywizard 9 ай бұрын

Not only is this incredibly informative but it’s also one of the most relaxing things I’ve ever stumbled upon on KZfaq! I have a deep love for the ocean and your videos spark a motivation to learn more about it. I can’t get over the fact that you just do this as a hobby while in school, you’re beyond amazing for this

@chrispyshade 10 ай бұрын

Your channel is so underrated it hurts. No wonder it takes so long to produce a video like this, the narrative is so well written and thought out making it easy to understand and satisfyingly relaxing to listen. The footage are so interesting it really piques the curiosity within me making me want to see and know more about the nature, I didn't even see time pass. It really is a work that takes big effort and I somehow can feel your heart in it. So thank you so much for sharing this with us, please never stop doing this beautiful work, I'll be looking forward to it

@ihateyoutubecomments8100 10 ай бұрын

Yep

@NaturalWorldFacts 10 ай бұрын

@chrispyshade Thank you so much this is unbelievably kind of you!!! I can’t put it into words, I am just over the moon at this feedback. This channel is mainly just my passion project, so for that to come across from watching it is just wonderful. I hope to make these for years to come, my dream career is deep sea explorer and science communicator!

@chrispyshade 10 ай бұрын

@@NaturalWorldFacts that's awesome! Anyone can see that you have a lot of potential and passion for this work, you can convey that through your videos it's really inspiring. One day I will see you post a video of your own deep sea expedition and discoveries, go for it, the secrets are waiting for you to share them with us hahahaha just joking. Keep on this path even if it can be tiring sometimes, you're already doing amazing and you will still get far, wishing you the best buddy

@ajpowers9514 5 ай бұрын

Such a soothing narrator. I like to put the longer videos from this channel on while I'm working.

@MOLLWHY 5 ай бұрын

Oh yeah this is a relaxing 5am video for sure

@DonnaTaibossigai 10 ай бұрын

So beautiful seeing all this footage. I think Leo is a rare person who can make fecal pellets sound beautiful.

@NaturalWorldFacts 10 ай бұрын

😁🥰 My mum was proudly scrolling through my video comments and sent this exact one to me in a screenshot. It made us both chuckle.

@monniemo813 10 ай бұрын

Just wow. Your scripts for these stunning videos of yours, is both education and art. I cant believe this channel is real. Thank You

@NaturalWorldFacts 10 ай бұрын

Thank you 🥰

@agapeeternal 10 ай бұрын

I’m so excited for this! Your documentaries are amazing. Thank you for making them! ❤

@dj_laundry_list 10 ай бұрын

Generic comment. What stands out about this video specifically?

@pimpozza 10 ай бұрын

@@dj_laundry_list Oh please! It's a positive comment and all posts help the channel!

@andrew24601 4 ай бұрын

🎶All I want for Christmas is a new NaturalWorldFacts video…🎶

@LadyB_20 9 ай бұрын

The part where the firefly squid float ominously was so beautiful and haunting at the same time.

@eternal.kraken 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely beyond excited for this! This is so much more interesting and way better production quality than anything I've watched in high school Marine Bio. Thank you NWF and thanks to those who have helped/supported this channel in making these amazing films and videos!

@dronesclubhighjinks 10 ай бұрын

"This is your challenge, should you choose to accept it: You are a transparent sea creature, living in the deep. Your delicious prey is bioluminescent. When you eat it, its bioluminescence shines through your transparent belly, making you a target for predators. Evolve your way to eating your favorite prey while retaining your virtual invisibility." What an incredible video! Thank you so much! 🐟🐠🐙🐋🦈

@ferniec 2 ай бұрын

as an autistic person whos special interest is the deep sea, it's so so so amazing that you seem to admire it instead of fear it. most videos i find about the deep sea are calling it creepy or strange instead of wonderful, and i don't think they understand it. i love your channel

@Redapo11o 9 ай бұрын

Not even 10 min in and I am already getting the vibes of nature documentaries I used to watch as a kid. This is amazing. I really hope that you are able to go as far as you dream. You have no idea how much joy this brings me. Thanks for posting this. ❤❤❤❤❤

@jynxbmd851 10 ай бұрын

The consistency in quality of your scripts and narration really do justice to the enthralling subject matter. I've learnt so much from your channel and thoroughly enjoyed my time doing so! I find myself really curious about what the migratory creatures make of Sebastian's lights and cameras - I would have thought they might mistake them for daylight and try to instinctively dive deeper to maintain their camoflague from potential predators... perhaps even more curious about the abyssal creatures, which are used to perpetual darkness and likely have never even encountered a light source! I would have expected at least those with eyes, being adapted for such low light levels, might be blinded and scarper instantly; yet for the most part they always seem as if it's business as usual on film! TIA if you have either any known insights or personal speculations about this? In the meantime thankyou for another fantastic film, can't wait for the next!

@4-1-19 9 ай бұрын

I have been DYING for a deep sea documentary, and yep, this is it

@NaturalWorldFacts 9 ай бұрын

I have a whole lot more deep sea films, if you’re interested 😉 kzfaq.info/sun/PLKzq2xKdfIovDttcqEyCyP_4F59tGotfw

@4-1-19 9 ай бұрын

@@NaturalWorldFacts I’ve seen a lot of them! I even recommended your videos to my zoology teacher!!

@tacoboom 8 ай бұрын

@NaturalWorldFacts Beautiful footage, great montage and skillfully narrated, with a good storyline to weave all the facts together. Bravo! Thank you very much for sharing!

@jojorumbles8749 9 ай бұрын

I love these videos. No overly dramatic music, no jump surprises, no loud noises or obnoxious attention grabbers. If I'm feeling physically sick, I can still watch these videos with no issues.

@jonahcornett3641 7 ай бұрын

who watchin this high asf

@Jaszczurkowy Ай бұрын

@reneeandchrisforever Ай бұрын

Just you dewsh.

@sprite0151 Ай бұрын

Hell yeah dude why wouldnt i be

@SadSatan11 Ай бұрын

@@reneeandchrisforever Just who? Bozo. 😂 Let them learn the way they want.

@reneeandchrisforever Ай бұрын

@@SadSatan11good one stoner. Back to mom’s basement you go.

@darmok3171 8 ай бұрын

Wow! I thought to myself when I first discovered your film that I had encountered something reminiscent of Wild Discovery or many of the older nature documentaries. However, what you've made here far exceeded this expectation. You have wonderfully descriptive, factual, and expertly written narration such that you don't embellish or seek to add to nature's beauty but yet you enhance the experience of it and plant the seeds of many thoughts, learning, and appreciation with it too. I don't know that I've ever seen scientific narration performed so skillfully! The cinematography is absolutely enthralling and very well edited. It flows and synergizes with your narration perfectly. I look forward very much to seeing more of your work; it is a true gift! Thank you!

@lesmith939 8 ай бұрын

Not just amazing in it's splendid photography and educational value, but the most soothing way to learn new things I've ever witnessed. Thank You for making this video and narrating it brilliantly.

@LadyLeda2 2 ай бұрын

You have such a beautiful voice. Your voice matches the rhythm of this deep sea realm. Soothing, floating and eerie all at the same time. Your voice with this beautiful film made watching it a dream like experience. It was wonderful!!!!!!

@kb5598 10 ай бұрын

I'm not even half way and I'm almost to tears! This is beautiful! ❤ This is a masterpiece. ❤ Every single creature is so mindblowingly amazingly beautiful! People keep talking about aliens in space.. the aliens are here, right out there in our oceans! They need to explore more of the oceans, I cannot begin to imagine the kind of life we would find ❤

@JaKoGi 9 ай бұрын

as a film student myself, this was breathtaking and extremely informative and mesmerizing! some of the shots in this film were incredible; keep up the stellar work !!

@kayl4329 2 ай бұрын

Incredible research, composition and narration on your part and the footage is just beautiful. Amazing job 🫶🏻

@DruNature 10 ай бұрын

I was so intrigued by the brief glimpses into the depths as a kid looking at National Geographics in the 90s! This channel is everything I could have hoped for as a nature lover, truly great! thank you for this amazing content, top tier documentaries!

@salaltschul3604 10 ай бұрын

So glad you're back with this one. I love your work so much. Thanks for doing what you do.

@dj_laundry_list 10 ай бұрын

Generic comment. What stands out about this video specifically?

@cleanixx5343 10 ай бұрын

@@dj_laundry_listGeneric pasted comment. What makes you think others need to give reasoning for liking something to you?

@nicholaskoa1371 10 ай бұрын

@@dj_laundry_list you're truly in a sorry state. such a shame..

@dj_laundry_list 10 ай бұрын

@@cleanixx5343 Liking something isn't the same as commenting on it

@dj_laundry_list 10 ай бұрын

@@nicholaskoa1371 KZfaq is in a sorry state with many bots leaving generic comments that make me skeptical of their authenticity

@davvedavida 10 ай бұрын

please never stop making these! i save watching them until i can truly appreciate them, and it is worth it! amazing!

@prismaticerror6911 9 ай бұрын

These documentaries of yours are a great comfort to me when I'm doing bad emotionally. I have cried to so much footage of deep sea creatures and i hope you're able to continue making these :)

@tripwire202 9 ай бұрын

I watched this while sad too. It helped a bit. Hope your days get better and that you have many wonderful times.

@lavendarblue360 8 ай бұрын

"A community of floating animals that reside at the interface of air and water." Wow what a beautiful poetic line. 🙌

@puddingwars- 10 ай бұрын

Amazing video as always Leo! The Twilight Zone of the ocean is one of my favorites to learn about!

@JLow6 9 ай бұрын

You still remain the only KZfaqr whose videos I’ll set aside time to be able to watch with full focus.

@leafisactuallyaplantyk Ай бұрын

I legit thought this was like a TV documentary, really surprised to see it's a student's channel! Amazing quality on every aspect, what a beautiful film

@carmine.yellow3839 2 ай бұрын

im in awe!! i love the quality of each organisms' footage, im seriously in love with how magical all of them look. i also really love the voice over and explanations, i really like how peaceful it is and the soundtrack, how the choice of video works really well with the content of what you say and the way you say it (also really like the little spikes of excitement when your narrating hehe) thank you lots!! really enjoyed it

@Vlidery13 10 ай бұрын

As a visual learner these kinds of films make me remember so much more than a book ever can.

@NaturalWorldFacts 10 ай бұрын

I’m the same! It’s one of the reasons I always try to use almost exclusively footage in my films, rather than stills or random b-roll.

@teck1294 10 ай бұрын

Been here a long time, this is a cut above the rest of your already excellent content. Congrats bro, I hope you will have the career you deserve!

@NaturalWorldFacts 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, I really appreciate that!! This felt very different to create, in a good way, to my normal films. Working directly (and closely) with Schmidt Ocean Institute, who very kindly granted me access to their footage archives to make this series, was wonderful. They were so encouraging at every step of the way, and super keen to help me put this together in a way that did justice to the fascinating topics and their gorgeous footage

@xgcyeti99 9 ай бұрын

I really need to say thank you. I've been watching your videos for a while now and can see your steady improvement over time. Its astonnishing how well made your documentaries are, how knowledgeable you as a person are about what you are presenting to us, and how skillfull you are at giving your viewers an understanding of difficult marine subjects. I'm in love of your work. Thank you for every video you have done so far, and thank you for every video you are going to produce in the future. Keep doing what you are doing, cause you are doing it great.

@chronoking4399 10 ай бұрын

My wife and I have been watching these videos in their entirety for over a year now. They are also our favorites to fall asleep to as well! Thank you for your hard work on these. You bring not just well put together educational material, but also comfort, relief, wonder, and fascination.

@xxrazberrywolfxx3572 10 ай бұрын

Goddamn is this some good 2am content.

@wetwank 10 ай бұрын

just incredible, i can hear the quiet joy in your voice as you narrate over these wonders of nature, thank you and everyone involved for bringing this series to our screens for free! and thank you for reminding me of the beauty in life! it's humbling to see how life flourishes far away from human eyes.

@hazmatxx 9 ай бұрын

Your voice is absolutely perfect for this type of content, I feel mesmerized as I watch. Have always loved ocean life and your videos are for sure one of the best ways to learn about it, Thank you!

@grimey5.565 2 ай бұрын

Hands down one of the best oceanography videos that I have ever watched! A lot of love went into this to be produced.

@the_newt_nest 10 ай бұрын

I love how the ROV is just bopping a squid with a small toilet brush.

@ScrawnyTreeDemon 10 ай бұрын

Found your channel recently... And oh my goodness. What an absolute treat. A gem of documentarian content not just on KZfaq, but media as a whole-- To think you're doing these substantial films basically by yourself is insane. You have a good eye for footage, a wonderful appreciation for the life down here, and an incredibly soothing voice. Perfection

@NaturalWorldFacts 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much for this!! You’ve no idea how much this made me smile, goodness gracious! This channel has been first and foremost a hobby of mine since I was 9 years old, 11 years ago, so to have this kind of response is just wonderful!!

@ScrawnyTreeDemon 10 ай бұрын

@@NaturalWorldFacts Oh my goodness, such dedication! That's absolutely wild. I reiterate everything I said again, and wish you a good 11 years more :} Again, it's phenomenal; real professional-grade stuff. Keep it up

@user-kt8jg2lj4b 3 ай бұрын

I’m so excited for this! Your documentaries are amazing. Thank you for making them!

@FurbyRocker 7 ай бұрын

I am beyond happy this channel still posts These videos are so calming and relaxing also so fascinating at the same time They help a lot with my anxiety, and I gotta give props to the guy who makes them! Thank u for the amazing content!!!!

@im1385 9 ай бұрын

The beauty of the firefly squid - and the mood you create - astound me. You've curated a fabulous work of art 🎉 The issue of ocean plastic makes me weep in light of this documentary. You are a gifted documentarian and are helping to open our eyes to the intrinsic worth of places like this - necessary to our world's existence, but unseen by most

@bugjams 9 ай бұрын

The problem is that a lot of ocean life really isn't necessary for our life on land. We can survive just fine without it. As such a lot of people sadly don't give a shit. Humans are selfish parasites who don't care about other life unless it directly benefits them in some way. The only way any big names will ever care about marine life is if there's profit to be made off of them. Hopefully this mentality changes as the older generations who run these companies rot and die. And hopefully Hell also exists, just for them.

@jukeboxxx11 10 ай бұрын

I’m absolutely floored by this. I was sure this was just a clip from a BBC docuseries until I saw your pinned. Your production value is incredible!!! Very glad the KZfaq algorithm led me here, automatically subscribed and can’t wait to binge!!

@trilobite3120 7 ай бұрын

Really does show how beautiful and amazing the deep ocean (and ocean in general) can be

@bug-zug 10 ай бұрын

You never fail to make an astounding documentary! I already can’t wait for the next part! Good luck and god speed!!!

@farmschoolchicks1913 3 ай бұрын

The only acceptable replacement for David Attenborough as a nature narrator

@llamalady8700 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful, amazing footage and narration. Thank you for posting this for all to watch.

@stevenraphael5105 3 ай бұрын

adore this. you deserve so much appreciation for all the hard work you clearly put in these videos. your passion is inspiring and i love your content

@catfission 10 ай бұрын

YAY! It’s finally here 😁!

@skypaver989 10 ай бұрын

your videos are so cool! They're calming and mesmerizing and I love how the science is explained in a way that's interesting but not too overdramatic. Keep up the great work!

@NaturalWorldFacts 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that

@maxwright5926 9 ай бұрын

Can't wait for part 2. This was incredible! An absolutely next level production.

@KagoraeZin 10 ай бұрын

Such an absolute treat to watch- your effort shows in these works. I adore your narration, and the footage is beautiful as always!

@kellyharrison5184 9 ай бұрын

What a fantastic and engaging channel! The writing, narration, music, and cinematography are all outstanding.

@mimiftp 9 ай бұрын

I love your channel so much. All of the effort you put in is definitely appreciated! Thank you for always giving us the best. ❤️ love from TX.

@Halligan45 Ай бұрын

I can't wait for the next installment!! This is one of the most fascinating things I have ever seen, and it instilled in me that same childlike awe and fascination I have had with the world since I was a child--a feeling I too often forget these days. Please keep up the great work!! I'm in great appreciation and wonder. Take your time and we'll be waiting!

@richardallen5042 10 ай бұрын

These are very well done and super interesting. With great narration and background music, it also puts me to sleep with wonderous dreams. Thanks, and keep up the good work!

@remplicity 10 ай бұрын

Beautifully created video. I literally cannot wait to see the next parts! Please release it soon 😊

@NaturalWorldFacts 10 ай бұрын

Ep 2 is in the works 😉 some amazing midnight zone footage!!! Can’t wait to share

@commitredrum Ай бұрын

What an incredible video. I was mesmerized. The mixture of facts, the incredible footage, commentary and sound quality kept me hooked!

@novakid556 10 ай бұрын

I've been waiting for this! Lovely!

@dewbies 10 ай бұрын

you guys never fail to help me feel even slightly better. ive been going thru rlly rough patches in my life recently and this video singlehandedly made me feel significantly better. love you guys

@DanielVerberne 9 ай бұрын

I really love your work, Leo! It has really enriched my life, fed my curiosity and also acted as a soothing balm to my existential dread and anxiety. Thankyou. Simcerely.

@1003196110031961 9 ай бұрын

Darn well done. You had me hooked from the beginning. Thank you so much 🙏🏻😀

@rishipatel802 9 ай бұрын

The emotions I feel while watching this documentary, the loneliness of the denizens of the twilight zone!!! What a wonderful piece of art!!!! Thank you for such an incredible video

@Inherentlyzoe 9 ай бұрын

I really enjoy your content and I'm so happy you got the opportunity to make this film. I'm looking forward to the next episode and all your future projects! This was beautifully done 🥰

@NaturalWorldFacts 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much Zoe, for both the incredibly kind words and the very generous support! 🥰 I can’t wait for you to see the next episode. Also, I’d love to know which bits stood out the best to you? Did you have any favourite shots or moments? And any bits you liked less? Your feedback would mean the world, I want to constantly learn and improve as I go so do let me know, if you get a moment. And thank you again, this comment made me smile!!

@charnelleviggayan3301 10 ай бұрын

Incredible footage of a real alien world🌍

@BP-sy7hx 9 ай бұрын

Your voice is hypnotically soothing. Thank you for your videos.

@captainwinnie 9 ай бұрын

i'm positively entralled by this video; every part of it is magical - the choice of background sound, the narrating style, the footage. it's such an amazing experience to watch it! thank you from the bottom of my heart for doing such a fantastic job here.

@suicune690 10 ай бұрын

Fun fact: the guanine in the silvery fishes' skin is the same guanine in DNA.

@AquilaCat 9 ай бұрын

This was beautiful to watch. The time and effort you put into this is obvious. This feels like I'm watching a documentary on Animal Planet. Everything about this video is phenomenal. I cannot wait to see future episodes!