Why Is the Deep Sea Full of Giants?

12/11/2025 11 min
Why Is the Deep Sea Full of Giants?

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The ocean is full of wonders and mysterious beasts. The deeper you go, the bigger things get. But why? With no sun and little prey, it would seem like being that big would be a problem. And yet, some animals have managed to lead a super efficient life despite their massive size. These are the deep-sea giants.
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00:00:00: Why Is The Deep Sea Full of Giants?00:01:04: Deep-sea gigantism00:01:52: Greenland Shark00:04:47: Japanese Spider Crab00:05:53: Giant Isopod00:07:17: Giant Squid vs. Sperm Whale00:09:49: Super Giant Amphipods00:10:35: Other deep-sea giants00:11:38: Scientific importance of deep-sea research
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