The deep, dark ocean is a scary place,
and it’s teeming with creatures that can inspire bad dreams. Here’s our round-up of real-life monsters, animals that exhibit what’s known as abyssal gigantism, or the tendency for deep-sea dwellers to be much, much larger than their shallow-water cousins. It’s not known exactly why this type of gigantism occurs, but one thing’s for sure, we’re lucky that a close encounter with these giants in their natural habitat is rare! Click here to begin your journey into the deep.
