Layers of the Ocean

5. The tallest mountain on Earth when measured from its base on the ocean floor.
6. Deep-sea habitats where superheated water rich in minerals supports unique ecosystems.
7. A ghost-like octopus species discovered in deep-sea habitats.
9. An underwater mountain formed by volcanic activity.
13. The deepest part of the world's oceans, located in the western Pacific.
16. Elusive deep-sea creature known for its enormous size and large eyes.
18. The "midnight zone" of the ocean, completely dark and home to bioluminescent organisms.
19. The ability of deep-sea creatures to produce their own light.(New York Post+3Geosciences LibreTexts+3Smithsonian Ocean+3)

1. Deep-sea fish with disproportionately large fangs relative to its body size. (Museums Victoria)
2. The longest underwater mountain range, formed by tectonic plate movements.
3. The open ocean area, not close to the bottom or shore.
4. The deepest ocean layer, found in ocean trenches below 6,000 meters.(Earth Science Stack Exchange)
8. This ocean layer extends from 4,000 meters to the ocean floor, characterized by near-freezing temperatures.
10. A deep-sea squid species with unique adaptations, recently discovered.
11. A deep-sea predator known for its bioluminescent lure used to attract prey.(New York Post)
12. The sunlit top layer of the ocean where most marine life is found.
14. Flat or gently sloping areas of the deep ocean basin floor.
15. Creatures that thrive near hydrothermal vents, lacking a digestive system and relying on symbiotic bacteria.
17. Also known as the "twilight zone," this ocean layer receives minimal light.
19. A recently discovered bioluminescent sea slug found in deep waters.