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	Read an introduction to the amazing world of the deep-sea Learn about the technology scientists use to study the deep-sea Command an ROV survey on our interactive dive

An octopus traverses across coral rubble, Porcupine Seabight © Ifremer & AWI (2003).

The deep ocean is a place of mystery, for generations believed to be home of sea monsters and bizarre creatures that never saw the light of day. Today deep ocean technologies have developed to allow us to survey and understand the deep ocean as never before.

In this section we take you on a voyage of discovery, introducing the science of researching the deep ocean, visiting its inhabitants and learning about the amazing locations in which these animals live.