The deeper the ocean goes, the less it is studied. This is explained by the fact that the deeper you dive, the greater the pressure. While the human limit is a maximum
of two hundred meters, drones made of strong alloys have a much higher limit. For example, the record holder was able to dive to 11,000 meters. It is these drones that
have given the world images of creatures that have adapted to pressures so terrifying that even the best human technology can destroy them.
Some of beautiful yet simultaneously deadly underwater creatures:
Blue Dragon
Looking like a tiny, mythical creature crafted from vibrant blue and silver porcelain, the Blue Dragon (Glaucus atlanticus) is actually a spectacular
species of sea slug. Floating upside down on the surface of the ocean, it uses the water's surface tension to drift wherever the wind takes it. It is
arguably one of the most beautiful invertebrates on Earth—and surprisingly dangerous to touch.
Stealing Weapons The Blue Dragon does not produce its own venom. Instead, it hunts and eats the deadly Portuguese Man o' War. It
swallows the venomous stinging cells from its prey and stores them in its own finger-like appendages to use against any potential predators.
A Concentrated Sting Because it actively concentrates the stolen venom in its extremities, touching a tiny Blue Dragon can result
in a sting that is actually much more powerful and excruciating than touching the massive jellyfish it originally fed on!
Red Lionfish
Floating gracefully through the water like an underwater butterfly, the Red Lionfish (Pterois volitans) is a masterpiece of marine evolution. With its
striking zebra like stripes and long, flowing pectoral fins, it is highly sought after by underwater photographers. However, those elegant fins hide a
very painful secret.
Hidden Daggers Concealed among its delicate-looking fins are 18 needle like dorsal spines that deliver a highly potent venom.
While rarely fatal to healthy humans, a sting causes agonizing, unbearable pain, severe nausea, and breathing difficulties.
A Beautiful Disaster Because of their striking appearance, they were introduced to non-native waters by careless aquarium owners.
With no natural predators in the Atlantic Ocean, these beautiful but voracious eaters have become one of the most destructive invasive species on the planet.
Blue-Ringed Octopus
The Blue-Ringed Octopus (Hapalochlaena) is a creature of mesmerizing beauty, but do not let its small size fool you. Usually pale and blending perfectly
into the background, this tiny octopus flashes brilliant, iridescent blue rings across its body when threatened. It is one of the most stunning sights
in the ocean and also a final, deadly warning.
A Deadly BiteDespite being only the size of a golf ball, this octopus carries enough venom to kill 26 adult humans within minutes.
Its bite is often completely painless, meaning victims might not even realize they have been envenomated until respiratory paralysis sets in.
No Known AntidoteThe venom contains tetrodotoxin, a potent neurotoxin for which there is currently no known antivenom. The only way
to save a victim is through continuous, immediate artificial respiration until the toxin naturally wears off.
