TED Talks Daily Meet the mysterious "monsters" of the deep sea | Alan Jamieson
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Nov 21, 2022 Dive into the mysterious depths of the ocean, where bizarre life forms like the Dumbo octopus thrive in the dark. Marine biologist Alan Jamieson shares stunning photographs that challenge our perceptions of deep-sea creatures. Explore the ecological significance of these unique beings and the urgent need for their conservation. This fascinating exploration reveals a surprisingly tranquil underwater world, filled with wonders that are just waiting to be discovered.
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Deep Sea Fears
- The deep sea embodies two of humanity's greatest fears: being underwater and darkness.
- This stems from our nature as air-breathing, visually oriented mammals.
Distorted Depth Perception
- We perceive 11 kilometers underwater as vast and terrifying, but horizontally, it seems less daunting.
- This distorted perception of depth contributes to our fear of the unknown in the deep sea.
Moon vs. Deep Sea Knowledge
- The claim that we know more about the moon's surface than the deep sea is outdated.
- This saying originated before the Apollo missions, when less was known about both.