Deep Sea Exploration History: Vehicles and Discoveries

The most ambitious exploration of our oceans yet. Aboard the world’s most advanced scientific vessel, a team of pioneers, scientists, and filmmakers sets out to uncover the secrets of the deep. Starts 21 August at 19:00, DStv Channel 181 | National Geographic Africa

From turtles to sharks and beyond, the Indian Ocean is filled with fascinating marine life thousands of feet beneath the surface. Stream Expedition Deep Ocean now with discovery ! http://discoverypl.us/2X8jmak #discoveryplus | Discovery

A dive into the deep sea reveals twinkling lights in the midst of darkness. This light doesn’t come from the sun—sunlight can’t penetrate to these depths—it comes from the animals that live here. Scientists call this living light show bioluminescence—when living organisms create their own light using a chemical reaction. MBARI Senior Scientist Steve Haddock and his team are working to decipher the secret language of light in the deep sea. His team’s work has revealed that bioluminescence is actu