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Screenshot of "Sea Creatures from the Deep" video showing the teeth of an anglerfish.

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Sea Creatures from the Deep: A Video by National Geographic and the Census of Marine Life

December 2009

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“Upon returning from the reef after a night dive, I swam toward a bright reflection and came eye-to-eye with this beautiful, curious squid.” -- Nature's Best photographer Charles Viggers.Equipment Used to Capture the Shot: Nikon D700; 105mm ƒ/2.8 lens

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Stunning Squid Pictures

June 2013

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This new species of lobster (Dinochelus ausubeli) is blind and has bizarre claws. It was discovered about 300 meters (984 feet) deep in the Philippine Sea by a Census of Marine Life expedition.

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Deep Ocean Diversity Slideshow

December 2009

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