Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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Meet the long-legged giants that light up the deep ocean

Thousands of meters below the waves off Australia's east coast, far beyond where sunlight can reach, a stunning light show takes place in the dark. The cause? Two species of long-legged creatures emitting a blue glow.

Meet the long-legged giants that light up the deep ocean
Image: Phys.org
Thousands of meters below the waves off Australia's east coast, far beyond where sunlight can reach, a stunning light show takes place in the dark. The cause? Two species of long-legged creatures emitting a blue glow.

Originally published at Phys.org

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