General conditions
What is the nickname for the Bathypelagic Zone?
Midnight Zone
How big is the Dragon Fish?
About 6 inches
What are the human impacts affecting the Bathypelagic Zone?
Overfishing, Climate Change, and Deep Sea Mining
How much sunlight is in the Bathypelagic Zone?
None
What does the Pelican Eel eat?
Small crustaceans, squid and seaweed
What are the typical colors are the animals in the Bathypelagic Zone?
Dark brown, black, or red
What are the temperatures like in the Bathypelagic Zone?
Cold at 39°F
How long do Dragon Fish usually live?
Around 10 years
Why are the animals in the Bathypelagic Zone usually a specific color?
To avoid predators by reducing visibility from bioluminescence
What are the pressures like in the Bathypelagic Zone?
High
What zone is the Longnose Seahorse located in?
Benthic zone
What are the different types of Deep-Sea sediments?
Terrigenous sediments, Calcareous ooze, and Authigenic sediments.
What is the salinity like in the Bathypelagic Zone?
High at 33-35 g/kg
What oceans are the Praya Dubia located?
The deep waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Southern Oceans
What are some of the geological features found in the Bathypelagic Zone?
Hydrothermal Vents, Continental Slopes and Continental Rise, Seamounts, Underwater Rises, and Deep-Sea Sediments