We turn now to the ocean with NPR's Short Wave podcast. This story plays out in the midnight zone, which is 1,000 to 4,000 meters below the surface... (SOUNDBITE OF SUBMARINE MOVING) MA: ...Even ...
The deep sea is a dark, cold place. It's just a few degrees above freezing, subject to immense pressure, and beyond the reach ...
In the deepest parts of the ocean, some creatures grow far larger than their relatives near the surface. This strange phenomenon, known as deep-sea gigantism, has produced enormous squid, giant ...