Whiplash Squid in a Marine "Snow"storm!

Marine snow is mostly biological debris that originates from the top layers of the ocean and drifts to the seafloor, providing a primary source of energy for animals in the deep ocean.

As food is scarce in the dark depths of the ocean, material drifting down from the waters above is an important component in the ocean food web. Many animals in the deep ocean filter marine snow from the water or scavenge it from the seabed as their main source of food. Characterizing the quality and supply of this food helps us understand the distribution, biodiversity, and function of deep-ocean communities.

In this video, marine snow falls around a beautiful red squid seen off the New England coast.

For more facts about the deep ocean, check out our page to celebrate National Ocean Month: https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/news/exploration-extras/22-national-ocean-month/welcome.html

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