Growing up on the deep seafloor is a remarkable feat.
Being a benthic baby can be challenging in such an expansive home. Just like life on land, animals at the bottom of the ocean have adapted many ways to safeguard their young.
From octopuses that shield their eggs until they hatch to snails that make a myriad of elaborate towers, seafloor animals work hard so their babies grow and thrive in their deep-sea community. By doing our part to defend ocean health, we can help ensure they have a safe place to grow up.
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Raising kids is never easy, even when you’re thousands of feet deep. Animals living on the seafloor have adapted ways to protect their offspring—from extra strong keratin egg pouches, to enlisting the help of another animal.
Our friends at MBARI (@mbari-blog) share the fascinating ways several deep-sea animals care for their benthic babies!
