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National GeographicThe twilight zone is a vast, dusky layer of the ocean teeming with life. Just 660 to 3,300 feet (201 to 1,006 meters) below the surface, inhabitants like strawberry squid, transparent crustaceans, and trillions of migrating creatures have evolved extraordinary adaptations to navigate the darkness and avoid predators. They play a large role in moving carbon through the deep ocean and sustaining marine food webs. Now, with growing industrial pressures and climate shifts, researchers are racing to understand this hidden world before it changes irreversibly. Learn more about this crucial ocean zone at the 🔗 in bio.
On the profile · Sep 15, 2025