As a result of the devastating tsunami in Japan March 11, 2011, on the land were dumped millions of inhabitants of the world's oceans. After the departure of large water local residents and rescue workers detectors dozens of unusual creatures, not previously encountered in this region. As explained to scientists investigating unusual remains, among the finds there are at least 7 copies of previously unknown ichthyology.
Alexander Semenov takes us into the secret and mysterious world under Russia's White Sea. Alexander is a biologist at the White Sea Biological Station, where he works as chief of the dive team and in the lab. He loves taking macro shots of the almost invisible tiny creatures in the sea that most of us never get to see.
The deep, dark ocean is a scary place, and it’s teeming with creatures that can inspire many a horror flick. Here’s our round-up of real-life monsters, animals that exhibit what’s known as abyssal gigantism, or the tendency for deep-sea dwellers to be much, much larger than their shallow-water cousins. It’s not known exactly why this type of gigantism occurs, but one thing’s for sure, we’re lucky that a close encounter with any of these eight giants in their natural habitat is rare!
1. Japanese Spider Crab
The Japanese spider crab can be found skulking around the bottom of the deep, dark sea floor. It can weigh up to 44 pounds, possess a leg span of almost four metres and boast a body size of 15 inches. It’s also incredibly long-lived, with a lifespan of up to 100 years.
