Meet the strange creatures thriving in the darkest depths of the Pacific

Scientists exploring the depths of the Kuril-Kamchatka and Aleutian trenches in the northwest Pacific Ocean discovered unique life forms, including crimson tube worms and clusters of clams, thriving at depths of 31,000 feet. These organisms rely on chemosynthesis, utilizing chemicals from the ocean floor instead of sunlight, challenging previous notions about life in extreme environments.

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