Into the Midnight Zone: Secrets of the Ocean Void
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
- The Deep Sea Midnight Zone | Worlds of the Deep, a collaboration with Schmidt Ocean Institute. Thank you to Brilliant for sponsoring Natural World Facts 🧠💡 - for a 30-day free trial and 20% off an annual premium subscription visit brilliant.org/NaturalWorldFacts/
In the deep ocean, life is divided between very different worlds. In the midwater, pelagic wanderers tread migratory routes that span entire oceans, and planktonic drifters and their predators take part in bioluminescent light shows. It is separated into zones based on depth, including the sunlight zone (epipelagic), twilight zone (mesopelagic), midnight zone (bathypelagic), abyssal and hadal zones. And below, lies the deep sea floor. A kingdom of mud and ooze, where sessile creatures cling to any solid outcrop and corals craft kingdoms on the seamount crusts. The worlds of the deep sea could not be more different, and yet their stories are fundamentally intertwined. In this episode, we delve into the Midnight Zone, a pitch-black zone of the deep sea where life has found peculiar ways to survive the immense pressure, from anglerfish to vampire squid to giant sharks.
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Episodes:
1 - The Twilight Zone - • Mysteries of the Twili...
2 - The Midnight Zone - (this episode)
3 - The Abyssal Plain - coming soon
4 - Seamounts and Canyons - coming soon
5 - Hydrothermal Vents - coming soon
Written, narrated and edited by me, Leo Richards. This channel (Natural World Facts) is a solo passion project dedicated to exploring the wonders of the natural world and telling stories that inspire! I'm so excited to share this series with you at last.
Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) is a non-profit oceanographic research foundation that has been pioneering deep-sea research and discovery since 2009, on board their old vessel RV Falkor and their new RV Falkor (too). Their remotely operated vehicle (ROV) SuBastian is equipped with a suite of sensors and a 4K camera that has illuminated the depths and live-streamed dives around the world. Most footage shown is filmed and provided by SOI. Huge thank you to them for contributing their footage, and working with me to create this series! Check out their website: schmidtocean.org/
Music Used:
Most tracks sourced from Artlist, aside from a number of wonderful original elements, themes and motifs crafted by the fantastic Robb Taylor (@robbtaylormusic on Instagram). Check out his website at robbtaylor.org
00:00 - Introduction to the Deep Ocean
00:52 - The Zones of the Deep Ocean
03:32 - Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs)
04:50 - Entering the Midnight Zone (Bathypelagic)
06:22 - Deep Sea Adaptations - Soft Bodies
07:02 - Deep Sea Adaptations - Gigantism in Greenland Sharks
07:51 - Deep Sea Adaptations - Ctenophores (Comb Jellies)
09:54 - Deep Sea Anglerfish - Bioluminescence & Parasitic Males
11:16 - Fusiform, Compressiform & Globiform Fish
13:44 - Midnight Zone Fish - The Sawtooth Eel
14:29 - Midnight Zone Fish - The Snipe Eel
15:47 - Midnight Zone Fish - The Gulper Eel
16:34 - Deep Sea Adaptations - Ultra-Blackness
17:32 - Midnight Zone Fish - Dragonfish
18:09 - Midnight Zone Fish - Toothy Viperfish
19:06 - Midnight Zone Fish - Pacific Blackchin
19:54 - Midnight Zone Fish - Chimaera (Holocephali)
20:35 - Deep Sea Cephalopods - The Dumbo Octopus
21:55 - Deep Sea Cephalopods - An Overview
22:58 - Deep Sea Cephalopods - Whiplash Squid
24:40 - Deep Sea Cephalopods - Strawberry Squid
26:27 - [Sponsored Interlude]
27:36 - The Aphotic Zone
28:13 - Deep Sea Cephalopods - The Glass Octopus
30:07 - Active Predators - Twilight Zone Squid
30:54 - Active Predators - Humboldt Squid
32:12 - Deep Sea Detritivores - Marine Snow
32:33 - Deep Sea Detritivores - The Vampire Squid
33:22 - A Deep Sea Mother - The Black-eyed Squid
35:15 - The Barrel Amphipod (Phronima)
35:49 - Deep Sea Larvae
36:38 - Deep Sea Hitchhikers
37:43 - Deep Sea Jellyfish - Deepstaria
38:48 - Deep Sea Jellyfish - Big Red Jelly (Tiburonia)
39:23 - Deep Sea Jellyfish - Giant Phantom Jelly (Stygiomedusa)
42:12 - Deep Sea Jellyfish - An Overview
42:50 - Siphonophores - Structures and Varieties
45:34 - Siphonophores - Splitting the Stem
48:48 - Cycles of Life & Nutrients - A Woodland Parallel
52:16 - Swimming Sea Cucumbers
53:38 - Introducing the Deep Sea Floor
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So this one took a while... 11 months from start to finish, while balancing it with my final year of University and some other work on the side. I'm super excited to share this AND to announce that now I've graduated, this RUclips channel and my wildlife film-making are my full-time job moving forward!! So hopefully, lots more films, much faster. Please let me know what you thought of this one. I had so much fun working on it. 😁
Congrats on graduating from University! Will make sure to support your videos even more now that this channel is your full time job.
Congrats dude!
Thank you so much you both!! That means the world!
Fu** yes I’ve been waiting keep it up!!
Congrats!!! I love this series, and I'm so glad you love making it. I'm a chemist but for the past few months I've been taking care of the zebrafish in our lab- and it's got me thinking about a career pivot into marine biology! Your series has given me so much passion about the ocean, thank you so much for making it ❤️
I gotta say...this channel has some of the highest quality videos on the deep sea. Video, narrator, rarity of animals, not recycled content and unique behaviors. Ty!!
This made me smile!! 😁 Thank you so much!! I love tapping into the often untold behaviours and species in the deep - there’s so much down there, all of it strange and beautiful. If you haven’t subscribed to Schmidt Ocean on RUclips, you definitely should!! All these scenes were captured by them during their ROV dives (which they livestream), and they very kindly provided all the raw footage for me to create this film.
@@NaturalWorldFacts creators working together to build each other up?? Iconic. I'll have to go check them out because their footage is gorgeous.
Your voice is therapeutic!! I love your videos. How you put these videos together is beautiful. I always wait patiently for your content. Thank you.@@NaturalWorldFacts
@@NaturalWorldFacts THANK U FR
seriously. well said
I WAS going to sleep. Just seen this. Guess I’m listening to this until I end up in the ocean deep in my REM cycle. Thanks for the dope topic. Respect from SF,CA 415
It's almost therapeutic.
Do you always drop your area code when you comment? Lmao 😂😂😂
How can you sleep with an ad every minute
@TheJaY366 it's called premium no commercials
Try choline sometime.. If you wanna 10x the dreams..
Given how sensitive animals in the deep are to vibrations, I wonder how many animals we will never find just because the submersibles scare them off from miles away.
Damn that’s such a good point
It’s a great point! And the answer is probably quite a lot of them! Same for the lights - the ones we do see tend to be animals that are actually drawn in and attracted by the bright lights, they find them mesmerising (and undoubtedly blinding, at least short-term). But not all deep sea animals will be lured in, there are likely many that are ultra skittish, speedy, and wary of any lights or vibrations, and we would simply have no way of knowing! One approach to finding them could be suspended baited camera traps with dim red lights (often hard for animals to perceive). It would be a fascinating study! They’ve done something similar with pulsating lights mirroring the bioluminescence of Atolla jellyfish to lure in giant squid, and it was quite successful!!
@@AlexxForest wow I never thought of that but point well made...unfortunately I don't think well ever know. It's crazy to think how little we know about our ocean. So many creatures are waiting to be discovered! It's exciting and a little scary.
@@NaturalWorldFacts thanks for the clear answer!!
Great comment and replies! 👍
i was just rewatching twilight zone for the 3rd time recently and then this just dropped, really excited to see this, grats on finishing it
Oh wow, thank you so much!! I would love to know your thoughts! How do you think it compares to the twilight zone episode? 😁
@@NaturalWorldFacts i dont know if i would necessarily put one over the other, but i love both of them a lot! i could see tons of effort being put into both with attention to detail (love the little sound effects) and the script seems really well-written, transition from topics to topics were seamless. i love the music selection of both films as well. keep up the great work!
Yea these docs are on another level.
I love rewatching many of the vids too but im trying to find the part about the pufferfish and the porcupine fish do you remember which vid it was? I think they are cute and rarely talked about.
@@NaturalWorldFactsmy all time fav was your work on cnidarians
This top teir Nature Documentary right here. This guy has a natural voice and skill for this thing. He'll be like David Attenborough one day.😎👍💯
Why does he sound like Tom riddle off Harry Potter ? 😂
Absolutely stunning once again, my absolute favorite style of nature documentary. Incredible sound design as well and great narration. Much love and hope to see more ❤
Gosh, thank you so so much, this is unbelievably kind!!! Thank you! ❤️❤️ Your support means the world!
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@@NaturalWorldFactswell deserved, happy to pay for this type of quality
Another highly intelligent, beautifully filmed and edited documentary that doesn't rely on AI for writing or narration. Kudos!
Beautiful work, Leo! You always manage to find the best footage to highlight the stunning beauty and amazing diversity of ocean life. I am always left feeling humbled and awed.
Oh my goodness, this is incredibly generous!! And on top of all the wonderful comments you always write, too? 🙈❤️ Thank you, Danika! I am so so happy you enjoyed this one, and as always I can’t wait to share the next with you! Were there any scenes you found to be your favourite? Any feedback that you’d like to share as I get started on episode 3? Oooh, or anything you’d love to see in the Deep Sea Floor episode, stylistically or in terms of topics and content? ☺️
@@NaturalWorldFacts Gosh, I'll have to think on that one, Leo...I'll get back to you...😊
👏 *WOW!* I loved The Twilight Zone.. but _this_ has to be your very best film to date, Leo!
Such a professional production with hauntingly beautiful footage (many thanks to Schmidt Ocean Institute too).. I was mesmerised from start to finish!
Your writing and narration are top notch too..
I am forever fascinated by the weird and wonderful creatures of the deep.. Thank you for sharing your work and talent with us and the very best of luck with future projects and officially becoming a marine biologist! 🎊👍🙋🏻♀️
Thank you so, so, so much!! You’re always so supportive and it truly means the world to me! 😁❤️ The future ahead is a little scary, but I’m so excited.
Did you have any specific scenes in this film that stood out as your favourites? I’m about to start the next episode and feedback is always such a big help!!
@@NaturalWorldFactsLeo, I could write SO MUCH about what I loved about this film.. so this may be a long reply.. 😁
I thought it was wonderful how you started with, _"Below the shimmering surface,"_ showing clips of whales and fish.. and then immediately took us down further into the darkness, explaining everything with great clarity, including a brief return to the twilight zone.. This approach definitely holds people's attention!
Which parts did I enjoy the most? To be honest, *everything!* We all have our favourite creatures.. I am particularly fascinated by anglers, siphonophores (43:00 fantastic footage and explanation of these bizarre organisms), comb jellies and other bioluminescent creatures.. from 8:00, for example, the footage of these jellies using their tentacles was exceptional.. but I could point out countless similar moments!
I also noticed additional special little sound effects which fit perfectly with each different clip and added to the viewing enjoyment.. and the music was perfect!
16:55, for example, the way you related so clearly about "ultra blackness" and melanin.. and then taking the viewer back for a moment to the stark contrast of the twilight zone.. Even though life in the abyss is a complicated affair, your explanation was so clear and easy to follow..
It was also a great idea to appear in person at the end.. at 49:30 we are dragged out of the abyss and can take a big breath of air and hear bird song back on land.. 😀 It was a great way to bring us "back to earth.." 👍
This was an hour of sheer fascination for me, with everything explained simply and clearly.. you have no need to worry about your future, Leo.. because it's clear you were BORN to do this!
I found this channel not long after you had reached 7K subs and I remember watching some of your very first videos.. an enthusiastic 10-year-old with the confidence and passion to make wildlife videos! I knew then that you were destined for great things.. ✊
You are still a young fiIm maker, a university graduate.. yet I don't believe I have *EVER* watched a more professional, explanatory and satisfying documentary about the sea!
I could write a LOT more 😆 but suffice to say.. this was absolutely BRILLIANT work and I am full of admiration.. Well done! 👏👍🙋🏻♀️🥳
So happy all is going well for you, Leo.. 👏 I have so enjoyed following your progress over the years..
I had a feeling I might see you here, pimpozza 🙂 It's my first time catching a video release here since discovering this channel recently.
@@anthonychihuahua Hello, my friend.. so good to see you here too, Anthony.. ❤ I have followed this channel for a long, long time.. always felt Leo is the next David Attenborough.. plus you know how I love creatures of the deep.. 💚🐙🦑
@@anthonychihuahua I just finished watching this, Anthony.. and I was totally mesmerised! The writing and narration is perfect.. and I lost myself in those deep waters full of magical creatures.. 💚🐙🦑
Just like Lionel at our beloved Deepsea Oddities, Leo is such a talented film maker!
Catch you later, my friend.. wishing you a happy upcoming weekend.. 🤗
I can't even tell if this is a bot thread
@@strayiggytv I'm no bot!! Geez..
I'm a sweet lil shiny white skull.. 💀🖤❤
Im enjoying the sparse, but effective, little sound effects youre using. The occasional fwoosh etc. enhances rather than distracts from.
Some television channels over use effects like that, to the point it seems a fiction.
This made me really happy to hear!! I’m so pleased you noticed them, they took a very very long time to add 🙈 the raw footage is completely silent, so I had to add every single water movement, every swoosh, sting, attack noise, jellyfish ‘wibble’, all of it! It was so much fun to do, and this comment alone made it feel completely worth it 😁
Now this is all I can focus on.
@the_newt_nest in a good way or bad 🤣
@@NaturalWorldFacts I never realized how much there was, but it's a neat touch!
I dimmed the light in my room, turned on the big tv and got some cold coffee for this. I live how much effort they put in these videos and not to mention the editing
Leo, this is stunning. Really top notch work. I've been watching documentaries for most of my 59 years. You've got a special talent for this. Not everyone has the ability to teach this kind of thing and not bore their audience in the process.
I was just going to say the same thing, stunning. Absolute visual gem documenting the human endeavor to capture the beauty of our world.
You would think this is something we can all celebrate. I hope for the day everyone can forget their strife and just appreciate things like this.
I always appreciate the narrator appearing in the video so we can tell it's not a TTS video.
Dude sounds nothing like TTS. This is such an insult disguised as a compliment. He has an interesting and varied delivery style and you need to get better at distinguishing artificial voices if you could get this one confused.
If he trained his voice on certain AIs for about a month, he could tts and it would have lots of that nuance. Its scary...@katvelyte
I despise AI, especially where artistic vision and human talent is concerned. As someone who’s entire life and career has been fuelled by a deep love of thoughtful science communication inspired by a childhood spent glued to Attenborough’s shows - transfixed in no small part by the wonderful sense of passion he imbued into the narration - AI voices in educational content make me furious!
Almost one year by the day after the first part dropped. That's what I call consistency
I’m so sorry it took me so long 🙈 Now I’ve graduated this is my full time job, I’ll be much faster!
@NaturalWorldFacts That wasn't even a dig, the only complaint I have is that it wasn't exactly on the 1 year anniversary as that would have been epic. But as long as these good documentary are published, it doesn't matter if it takes a year
@NaturalWorldFacts as long as the quality stays high it's worth the wait. Which it is!
@@NaturalWorldFacts A huge congratulations on your graduation achievement, my new friend. May you take your knowledge to new levels, and thank you for sharing it with us 🧠🎓
@@NaturalWorldFacts congrats!
It's incredible how you manage to make these videos extremely beautiful and relaxing at the same time
and also educational - I was a kid who grew up watching Jacques Cousteau, and had a subscription to National Geographic forever. I wanted to know everything about the natural world. Still do :)
These videos always feel like something I should be watching on a TV or streaming service; the fact this level of quality is in a RUclips documentary is awesome in the most literal sense of the word - quite literally inspiring awe.
i used to watch attenborough’s blue planet episode on the deep sea over and over again as a child, entranced by the mystery and tranquility of the deep. its a rare treat to have channels like this that take me back to those times and that i can still learn something new about our oceans
It’s so amazing to watch such a cool and fascinating documentary like this on RUclips. No pay wall, no subscription, just an hour of learning and enjoyment ! Thank you so much for this !!
Omggg, I’ve been checking daily for anew video of yours, I’ve seen all your videos at least three times, I’m so excited to see this one. ❤️❤️❤️
Aaaah, thank you!!!! I really hope you enjoy it - do let me know what you think 🥰
Master Leo of the Deep returns. Welcome Back Master Leo at long last. This is the most anticipated Oceanic Research Channel in existence.
31:27 is the most BADASS visual of a squid I've ever seen. Humboldt Squid _really_ earning its epithet of "Red Devil" in that shot.
Your narration is unmatched. Like the perfect voice to tell me facts about the deep ocean.
your videos are the only documentaries I will watch nowadays. You don't anthropomorphize the creatures, you narrate succinctly and everything in your narration has a purpose. This is the highest caliber documentary channel on youtube, maybe even on the internet at large.
I greatly appreciate the effort put in to giving common and scientific names, explaining the environments and their unique pressures, how the organisms function and behave (especially difficult since it is not simple or cheap to gather this data), comparisons between species, evolutionary and life history... I can go on.
Understanding is the first step to fostering a genuine love and appreciation for the life on our planet. Keep up the good work.
So happy about a new work from you, Leo! Thank you!
Thank you!! 🥹 Do let me know what you thought
im so emotional throughout this video. my brain went miles per hour mesmerized by your documentary, the filming and the deep sea nature itself
This makes me so warm!! Were there any scenes or moments you particularly enjoyed best? I’m about to start the next episode and feedback means the world ❤️
Dear Leo,
what a wondrous, alien poetry you have given us.
So many amazing emotions emerge within me.
Since this is such a rare view, I yet again feel child-like wonder which might be otherwise elusive (yet still very much possible) walking the known world "above".
Sharp gratefulness for being a part of this Earth.
Amazement, humility, awe.
Truly a special experience.
Thank you!
Love your comment, and I agree!
We are so back
YESSSS!!!!! One of the best documentary makers of our modern era. I mean it. Natural world facts is such a special treat we all have. Keep up the amazing work. These films never stop igniting wonder inside me for our world.
I can't overstate how much I love your films. I'll watch this over and over (as I have been watching your other films). When I start feeling down, your ocean masterpieces help remind me that the world is still full of life. 💙🐙
My god, the quality of these videos are second to none. When I see a new video emerge on my RUclips feed I get so excited. All other documentaries that get recommended to me are almost always recycled clips that I've mostly seen before and no where near as awe inspiring. I've never seen creatures like these before and it's like seeing a new alien world watching these videos. I can't wait for the next!
I just discovered this elegant production and wanted to compliment the writer/narrator on his elegant use of language.
I had had the intention of putting this on and drifting back to sleep (it was 6 AM in the eastern U.S.), but found the narrative too gripping. In the end, I made coffee and sat up to inhale the exquisite production.
Thank you, friend. I shall be looking for more of your works.
been waiting patiently for this since the last instalment in this series and boy did you not disappoint! i cant even imagine the amount of work that goes into these and it really shows.
Congrats man! I've been following for so long and I'm genuinely so excited to see how far you've come. You are one of my favourites to calm down with after uni or work
Thank you so much Yasmine, that’s really sweet!! ☺️ How is uni going? What do you study?
@@NaturalWorldFacts it's going great! I study English literature, especially medieval. But I'm fascinated by the ocean so you are my learning source for that!
Oh no way, that’s so cool!! I’ve always had a huge obsession with medieval literature, mainly the culture and old folklore elements, but also language and etymology. How did you come to love the oceans too?
@@NaturalWorldFacts I think old tales and myths of the ocean really gave it an air of mystery to me- which made me interested! Now I just love seeing the almost alien seeming life we're discovering. I'm happy you're a fan of old literature too! I study a lot of folk tales.
I've finished listening to this before sleeping, it's the best. I love the eloquent, evocative descriptions and the sound ambiance, very very soothing and satisfying. The images are so beautiful, and the transitions seamless. Thank you so so much for these films.
Definitely one of the best videos I've ever watched! Your soft voice plus the beautiful pictures almost had me hypnotized. I'm new to the channel but immediately subscribed. Thank you for making learning about something new so thoroughly entertaining!
the footage is absolutely insane, i'm in awe! i replayed that opening shot multiple times, one of the most stunning things i've every seen
I was sesrching for videos about the Marianas Trench and youtube algorithm said " I have something better for you!" And here I am, hooked and inmersed in one if not the best YT channel about our planet's oceans and life within.
I'm so excited for you! This is fantastic, music and videography are magical. I'm so proud of where you are now. It's been such a joy watching you grow your channel to this!
Genuinely insane quality! Was so excited to see this dropped, now eagerly awaiting the next one!
Your channel has been one of the biggest influences for me to go back to school. My first year as a 30 year old university student in Biology didn't go very smooth but we'll get there and hopefully one day we'll be able to contribute our little piece to science. Thank you for being such a big inspiration.
Since I was a mere 8/9 years old my aunt and I watched planet earth narrated by David Attenborough on dvd it always gave me some kind of comfort I loved to learn and the way he spoke was just so soothing I’m beyond glad I stumbled upon your channel it’s more than just a video on RUclips it’s a full on work of art it gives me the exact feeling of when I was a kid eager to listen and learn and understand, I hope you know that your videos are more than informative ❤
An amazing friend of mine recommended me your videos because I have a hard time falling asleep and we both find the deep sea fascinating. Your videos are amazing! Thank you for all of your hard work and effort you put into these. We really enjoy them!
Bit late here, watched the early access version.
I don't know much here, never been a biology person before.
But I'd like to express my thanks to you and ur team. Whenever I feel down or sad or need to calm down, I come to your videos. Been countless times since I've replayed the twilight zone video and now this. I'm just deeply grateful to everyone who made this channel possible for introducing such a wonderful and magnificent world to me. Your videos leave me in awe everytime. I'm in love with the world beneath that emerald surface. I'm glad that I could live, and make this far, to be able to watch your videos. Thank you and I hope u keep doing what you love, what makes you wanna live.
Thank you.
it's been quite painful lately, since years. Everyday is a struggle, which I can't decide if it's worth going through or not. Having almost no one to understand yourself, not understanding yourself, trying to help yourself but failing horribly, all sorts of things. But to see these beautiful sceneries and creatures, dwelling somewhere I cannot even imagine, takes me back to the time I wanted to leave everything behind but decided to stay to see something as wonderful, kind of like homesickness, a warm darkness(ironic considering that it's freezing down there)
I'm glad I could make it through! And I'm glad I'm still making through everything! And I'm grateful everyone who made this video and this beautiful channel possible, everyone who watched it, and those you'll watch it in future, made through it as well! (My punctuation is bad) but hey again, thank you for existing. Everyone.
Best thing ive seen in a long time, love the aninals in this zone and i really love the way you speak about them. Just chilled in bed with my dog for a while just relaxing. Beautiful video
Thanks!
Thank you so, so much!! This is so lovely of you! ❤️❤️❤️
Your production quality has ramped up steadily over the years, tremendous!
Thanks to this mesmerizing footage, you make us all feel the awe of deep sea discovery as we peer into unseen alien worlds...
Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! ☺️ When did you first discover the channel? Did you have any favourite scenes in this one? It’s super handy to know what worked and what didn’t for working on the next one! Only if you have a moment, of course
im so glad you make these, ive been obsessed since the blue planet episode about the midnight zone...
Beautifully done. As always, your narration is so well paced and one of my favorite things about your videos. Your choice of footage is excellent, your editing top-notch, your sounds design is phenomenal! It's very clear how hard you worked on this, and your very real passion for science and for nature shines through in every line of the script. With excellence like this as our reward, 11 months is not too long to wait!! Eager to see what you do next!
I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!! finally got the time to watch it, thank you for your hardwork and dedication to your craft, leo :D
im literally so happy i love this channel and i love this content the visuals are so crisp and clear and the audio is perfectly soothing ugh im in love
It's so hard to find a free midnight or abyss deep sea documentaries. And when I do find one it's got more people on the screen talking than actual footage of these amazing deep sea creatures. So I greatly appreciate it so much as well as your other videos. I've watched them so many times it's probably in the thousands range. From the tone of your voice to the amazing images shown it's perfect for calming down and getting ready for bed. It's a part of my nightly ritual❤
Thank you so much Tiffany, this is so sweet!! ❤️ I have my own bedtime channels I watch, kind of like comfort channels (and some tv shows too), so to know you use my films in a similar way is just so lovely! Did you have any favourite parts of this one (if you were awake 🤭), I’m starting work on the next one now and it’s always super helpful to get a feel for what worked best
@@NaturalWorldFacts Oh my goodness it's all wonderful so narrowing my favorite is hard. The glass octopus is just stunning and the ghostly music in the background...I love it! I'd never seen a lot of what you showed like the mother black eyed squid was sweet to learn about. Also the siphonophores are mind blowing. I'd love to learn more on how that whole system works. How each one determines what it's job is and morphes it's body for that job. The deepest darkest and strangest part of the ocean is what peaks my interest, I truly enjoy learning anything about it. I'd like to learn more about whale falls and brine pools. I've attempted to find more videos on these two subjects but really you are the only channel that has anything on either one. I'm so excited for your next video of the deep sea floor. Until then I'll just admire all the videos you have so far 🥰
This is work of art. The midnight zone is the backdrop and the stage is the void in which we see with dramatic lighting from the sub. Only to combine everything into art
Never clicked so fast! I didn't watch all of it yet but just wanted to say THANK YOU for your videos, helped me a TON in the last two and half months when I sat down to illustrate a children's book revolving around sea life! I learned a lot and enjoyed every minute of the beautiful footages! Thank you and I hope to continue seeing more!
Goodness, wow, that sounds like such an exciting project!! What is the theme of the book, is it fiction or non fiction? And if there is any way at all I might be able to see your illustrations, I would love to!!!
Two years ago I subcribed to NWF and no regrets. Every night a fall asleep listening to the wonders that deep sea keeps on secret from us. Thank you so much, Leo! You made it again! ❤
I just discovered your channel a few days ago. This is quality content. Thank you, it’s beautiful to see the time and effort put into something like this
This is very much like a movie, you've just made another amazing oceanic masterpiece! You are thriving in this niche... you are inexplicably the best here on RUclips. Super thanks!
I've never been so excited to see a new drop come up on my home feed, you're an incredible artist and educator.
that sound design is just top notch (8:05) watching your videos with a pair of IEM's is like a therapy for me. Literal BBC grade documentary show, well done.
I have watched your videos with my 3 year old over and over. I must have watched twilight zone a couple dozen times with her, and I’m so excited to get to do the same with this amazing video. I really hope you keep doing these mate. Absolute talent and a voice made for doccos.
Aaaah yesssss finally, I’ve been looking forward to a video from you
This is a seriously underappreciated channel in my opinion... Absolutely great content! Thank you for your effort you put into every video and good luck!
Omg lessgo! Always super hyped for releases from this channel!!!
YES I've been needing another of your videos. Best marine biology documentaries on youtube. The narration is like a warm blanket to watch the cold ocean lol
I really cannot express powerfully enough how gorgeous, relaxing and informative your videos are. I know many nature channels on RUclips but yours is definitely the most entertaining. The immersive editing and the voicing just does it for me, really captures a strange and mystical feel that I associate with the ocean.
I believe I made fanart of your channel a while ago, and I'm seriously compelled to do another. You're awesome.
You’ve no idea how giddy you made me with this comment!!! Thank you so, so much! Being a solo channel, it can be hard to know if my vision for these films is going to resonate with people in the ways I intend, so this just made me so happy!
I still have your fanart!! 😄 I adore it! If you do create another, please please send it my way, I would LOVE to see
Was looking forward to this video VERY much. So excited right now! Love your videos. They are phenomenally made. I mean the quality is fantastic. The voice over is great. 10/10
I am so appreciative of your content! The quality is amazing and the fact that it is free 😦♥️ Not only informative… but it also helps me fall asleep. Your voice is so soothing. Thank you.
I have been waiting so long for more videos from this channel. Thank you .
YOOOOOO I CAN’T BELIEVE I’M THIS LATE BUT HELL YEAH NEW UPLOAD
I’m so glad I found this channel, your productions are insanely high quality and scratch my brain itch about the ocean even though I’m scared of deep water
I wish you could understand how much these videos mean to me. They are truly magnificent works of art, thank you so much for your effort and your passion!
absolutely love your videos. they're insightful, easy to understand, and beautiful!! and thank you so much for putting subtitles, it really helps me. keep up the excellent work, and congrats on graduating!
I was rewatching videos the last two days, thank u for the drop 😤😭
with much glee i have seen that a new documentary is out, and will enjoy every minute of it
I’m a simple man. Leo posts a video, I watch it. I love your content brother. Always top work.
Thank you so much for making these videos! I love the quality of the video and narration. How nuanced the information is. You're doing an absolutely amazing job!!
These help me greatly to regulate my mental health.
This video is STUNNING. Found this channel recently and I'm so happy - I love it! Thanks for putting in the effort. Each episode turns out beautifully! Stellar work :)
I’m such a fan of this channel, every video is massively informative, fascinating and engaging. Not to mention the quality of this man’s voice is mesmerizing
I love this channel, literally everything I need to just fall asleep. The voice to the gentle ocean ambience, it's absolutely amazing.
i have been checking your channel to see if this was up! i cannot express how beautiful these videos are. you are incredibly talented. ❤
These documentaries are so interesting and educative, I always feel like a curious little child ready to discover more about the unknown sea! And they always deliver too, I never imagined the deep sea is so diverse and beautiful. The dumbo octopus looks so cute and the mother black-eyed squid carrying its eggs almost made me cry. It's such a shame that there are not a lot of documentaries on this topic. The sound effects are soothing and I love the narrator's voice and delivery style, thank you for all the effort you put into these videos, can't wait for the next one!
Woohoo! Your videos are such a treat! Thanks for all the hard work as usual!
As usual, a top-level documentary. Beautifully narrated and with fascinating imagery. Well done, I wait with great anticipation for your next release.
I love your videos. Impeccable quality. I listen to it before sleep at night, and I watch it as a documentary at day. I've learned so much ❤
Only David Attenborough’s documentaries covering the ocean depths are as excellent as your documentaries on the ocean depths here!
Well done, I eagerly look forward to the next episode.👏
Your videos have really helped me work on getting over my fear of the deep ocean. Thank you so much, congrats on graduating, and I can't wait to see your projects moving forward!
I'm so excited for this! Always a good time when you post. ❤
I have been DYING for this video to come out !
Obsessed with this series!!! Watched countless times and cannot wait for the sea floor!!! Thanks Leo 🙏
4k60fps hell yes!
Can you guys upload it in HDR as well?
I didn’t know RUclips allowed that! How do i do it??
@@NaturalWorldFacts Well, you can do that too, if the footage allows it, if you search for it on the internet, you will see how :)
Omgggggggg a new doc!!!!!! Just brought RUclips back to life
Great editing and narration as always :) I was happy to see a new video drop
The thought of living an entire lifetime with no surfaces or environmental objects, in utter darkness, cold temperatures, and very little food sources, has got to be the most alien ways anything could live out an entire life. I don't comprehend HOW anything could not be driven to explore to at least find something, anything, besides... Just utter nothingness.. It's eerie to even imagine attempting to living an entire lifetime such as this.. It's so bizarre
I just searched for this video from you yesterday without knowing you hadnt released it haha. Thanks for the upload
Hands down the best channel for deep sea life.
Always look forward to new upload!
This channel not only has amazing video, it slips in educational facts and makes you WANT to learn.
If I were a marine biologist professor, I'd require this channel and give exams based on its content.
FANTASTIC JOB !!
Congratulations! Super excited to watch this new documentary and see where your wonderful videos take you in the future. I have been watching your channel for a long time and have been checking it daily for any new content. Yay, it is finally here. Love your work and so does my family. We look forward to your future endeavors and successes!
This is incredibly kind, thank you so much for such a lovely comment, and for all your support!! Say hello to your family from me, and do let me know what you think of this one after watching. Feedback is always incredibly helpful, given it’s just me working on these. ❤️
@@NaturalWorldFacts you work on these videos all by yourself?! Thats seriously impressive. Loved all the ones I've seen so far. Please keep em coming :)
@@NaturalWorldFacts We really enjoyed watching this one as we have all over your videos. What was interesting was the transition to the forest and the comparison of zones. Your transitions from one animal to another is quite smooth and sometimes quite mesmerizing. But the ocean to the forest and back was really cools. It is a hint at another project? We will be waiting and watching. You have several other trailers that look really cool and exciting so we will just have to wait and see what comes up next. Keep up the good work!
genuinely such a delight when you post. I always know i'll learn something new ❤ much love
Congratulations on your graduation! I always look forward to seeing your videos, and i'm super excited to see where you go in the future.
The clip of the dumbo octopus had me extra fascinated. It seems like it managed to survive a fairly brutal attack to its head with all that scarring. At least, I'm sure it looks like scarring, unless there's a type of dumbo I'm not familiar with that doesn't have the big round bulbous head.
Hello from [too] sunny Romania! I am in awe! Not only because you unlocked an almost alien planet for us, but because the story and your voice soo beautifully match the eerie world you've shown us! I'm hooked, like by a magical anglerfish! :)