In the deep, dark world at the bottom of the sea where light doesn't reach, live the strangest creatures of all.
The Sloane's viperfish, with its large mouth full of sharp teeth; The Atlantic footballfish which lures its prey using light; the vividly colored Jellyfish; the King of herrings (Ryuuguu Messenger) which can reach up to 5 meters in body length. Please enjoy these and other pictures of magnificent deep-see fish appearing unexpectedly in shallow waters or being photographed by research vessels.
Photographed & Compiled by e-Photography / SeaPics Japan