Meet the long-legged giants that light up the deep ocean

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What happened

Thousands of meters below the waves off Australia's east coast, far beyond where sunlight can reach, a stunning light show takes place in the dark.

Two species of long-legged creatures emitting a blue glow.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:20:21 UTC.

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