Is The Deep Sea Dark? How Animals Use Bioluminescence In The Ocean | Into The Deep

A dive into the deep sea reveals twinkling lights in the midst of darkness. This light doesn’t come from the sun—sunlight can’t penetrate to these depths—it comes from the animals that live here. Scientists call this living light show bioluminescence—when living organisms create their own light using a chemical reaction. Free to watch on Dr.Doc Kids.

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