What do you think the sea world is like? Incredible, marvelous, romantic or creepy, terrifying and mysterious? Or maybe a combination of all of these. And who lives there?

The deep blue ocean has been extensively studied for decades and decades; yet it remains a mystery in many ways. The average ocean depth is 14,000 feet deep; this is a whole world of phenomena and off sea creatures waiting to be studied and explored by daring adventures and experts.

Tardigrades

They are also known as water bears because these tiny water-dwelling beings are more resilient that you may think. They have eight legs and survive for up to three decades without food or water.

Ribbon eel

You may also see it as Rhinomuraena quaesita or Bernis eel. It may not look like it but these tiny eels are carnivores. They feed on small fish and other marine creatures. They can stay in the same hole for months at a time.

Whale shark

This is the largest fish in the sea, reaching lengths of 40 feet or more. Yes, they are gentle marine giants that roam the oceans mostly alone.

Common octopus

This is a unique creature – with a massive bulbous head, large eyes, and eight distinctive tentacles. It basically is the size of a 6-foot man.

Dumbo octopus

The dumbo octopus, whose actual name is Grimpoteuthis, lives on the ocean floor at extreme depths – up to 13,000 feet. The small creature is just about 8 inches tall. They float just above the seafloor looking for food, which is usually snails and worms.

Pinecone fish

It is found in deepwater marine habitats of the Indo-Pacific region. It gets its name because of its oval body that is covered with spiny platelike scales that look like a pinecone. The luminescent organs are on the lower jaw.