Life Before Mankind
Some researches on this expedition suggested that diving into the depths of the isolated Antarctic is a little like getting a glimpse into what life might have been like before humans were around. This particular dive showed a vast amount of species that don’t have any backbones, for instance. As science now shows us, these types were fairly common around the world, often as dominating predators millions and millions of years ago.
Life Before Mankind
The Ice Dragonfish
The sunstar is not the only bizarre creature lurking in the depths of the Antarctic. The ice dragonfish is a prime example of a creature adapting to survive in harsh conditions. This species is made up of blood that contains proteins which act like antifreeze all year round. The blood is clear in color, and doesn’t need any kind of oxygen to be carried to various parts of the body. If humans could do this, they could survive underwater too.
The Ice Dragonfish
