Many people have compared the deep ocean to deep space. Both are extremely difficult to get to, due to the lack of visibility and expensive nature of the technology required for scientific study.
As a result, there are more and more scientific discoveries with each new deep sea expedition. The excursions often produce insane photos and videos.
But even if you happen to have thalassophobia (or fear of the ocean), as I do, there are some sea creatures that are undeniably fascinating.
If you love learning about uniquely bizarre creatures, read on for our guide to 40 cool and weird ocean animals, from the cutest to the ugliest and everything in between.
