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Welcome to the collection of images dedicated to the mysterious and little-explored sea depths! If you are looking for interesting photographs illustrating the underwater world, immersed in darkness and pressure, then this selection is just for you. Here you will find high-quality images showcasing the diversity and features of the sea depths, which are available for free use.

The sea depths represent the part of oceanic and marine basins located at significant depths from the water surface, often starting from the continental slope and extending to deep-sea trenches. In these zones, pressure increases and light is almost completely absent, creating unique conditions for specialized life forms and geological formations.

Typical physical characteristics of the sea depths include extreme values of pressure and temperature, high salinity levels, and the complete absence of sunlight. In such conditions, hydrothermal vents and cold seeps are found, supporting ecosystems based on chemosynthesis. The seabed in the depths features diverse relief, including deep-sea plains, trenches, underwater mountains, and depressions.

The possible environment of the sea depths is formed from solid sedimentary and volcanic rocks, as well as various marine organisms—from the simplest microorganisms to rare fauna adapted to extreme conditions. These zones are notable for their biological diversity, which includes bathypelagic and abyssal species.

The sea depths play an important role in global processes such as the water cycle and heat storage, and serve as habitats for unique ecosystems that have remained virtually unchanged for millions of years. The images collected in this collection show various aspects of the deep-sea world, including the diversity of landforms, marine organisms, and features of the interaction between water and the underwater landscape in the most remote and enigmatic corners of the planet.

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Orca swimming in clear water under sun rays

Orca in the Bright Ocean Water