Unseen oceans: Revelations from the abyss

These five stunning images of a host of bizarre beasts were among those unveiled at the 11th International Deep-Sea Biology Symposium, held in 2006 in Southampton, UK.

Annelid Worm (Photo: Daniel Desbruyeres)
Annelid Worm (Photo: Daniel Desbruyeres)

Piglet Squid (Photo: Alan Kinnear)
Piglet Squid (Photo: Alan Kinnear)

Dumbo Octopus (Photo: David Shale)
Dumbo Octopus (Photo: David Shale)

Cirrate Octopod (Photo: Michael Randall)
Cirrate Octopod (Photo: Michael Randall)

Deep Sea Physonect (Photo: Kevin Raskoff)
Deep Sea Physonect (Photo: Kevin Raskoff)