Uploaded December 2014 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago

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Deepest Fish Ever Found. A new species of Snailfish was discovered at record depths in the Mariana Trench. At around 8143 meters this is the deepest dwelling fish in the world.


Hadal Fauna Footage © SOI/HADES, Dr. Alan Jamieson

Schmidt Ocean Institute Article: goo.gl/DOwB0I

Other Media:
1. SOI Lander Footage: SOI/Leighton Rolley
2. Mariana Trench 3D Animation: NOAA/NGDC
3. Snailfish Specimen Photo: SOI/HADES, Dr. Paul Yancey

Music
Intro: Brett Donnelly - Action Sting goo.gl/v7gaV
Soundtrack: Youtube Music Library