ABYSSOPELAGIC

The Abyss - 4,000 to 6,000 meters

The abyssopelagic zone, or simply the abyss, is one of the deepest and most extreme environments on Earth. It extends from 4,000 to 6,000 meters below the ocean surface and is shrouded in total darkness, near-freezing temperatures, and crushing pressure.Despite its harshness, this zone hosts strange and resilient life forms that have adapted to the abyssal world.

Key Features

• Depth: 4,000 - 6,000 meters
• Light: Absolute darkness
• Temperature: Near 2°C (35.6°F)
• Pressure: Over 600 times greater than at sea level
• Oxygen: Low but stable

Why It Matters

• Essential for the decomposition and recycling of oceanic organic material
• A part of Earth's largest unexplored habitat
• Critical in global nutrient cycling

Organisms Found

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