Hydrothermal Vents | Oases in the Deep Sea

[@NaturalWorldFacts]

So excited to share this one - thanks for all your patience and sorry for the delay :D Hope it was worth the wait. Today's video is sponsored by Klima. Click klima.onelink.me/GVvD/naturalworldfacts and enter code NATURALWORLD10 to claim 10 additional trees and help offset your carbon footprint.

[@jon-marcyaden6265]

This is fantastic, what a great film! Really exciting. I especially appreciate the captions on the screen, such as the species classification and mathematical breakdown of chemosynthetic processes. The score is just as beautiful as the footage. Amazing work, please continue to make these films!

[@JohnSmith-mk1rj]

What up homey? Hope all is well. Thanks for another awesome video.

[@qixxxz]

Holy smokes, its worth the wait for the best content on the tube.

[@sydneymomma11]

Always worth the wait, my friend! 💖

[@DrifterOSullivan]

Just a quick fact: planting trees is great in theory, but while trees are saplings, they actually produce more carbon dioxide than they remove. This is why old growth forests are so important.

[@drouillotvalentin6476]

Geologist here, I absolutely love this channel and its really great footage. One mistake I'd point out tho is that hydrothermal vents are not found near convergent plate boundaries, they're found in divergent plate boundaries. See : the divergence is caused by crustal thinning near Medio oceanic ridges, this cause a very high geothermal gradient that allow hot fluids to form in the oceanic crust. Convergent plate boundaries, aka subduction zones and collision zones are generally lower geothermal gradient

[@NaturalWorldFacts]

Thanks for the information and I truly appreciate the attention to detail and correction, but according to my sources and university lecturer, vents are able form at both - they of course mainly form at divergent plates, but I mentioned ‘as well as convergent’ in the video as there have been a number of isolated vent systems found at convergent plate regions. See below: oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/vents.html ‘Hydrothermal vents are the result of seawater percolating down through fissures in the ocean crust in the vicinity of spreading centers or subduction zones (places on Earth where two tectonic plates move away or towards one another).’

[@drouillotvalentin6476]

@@NaturalWorldFacts my bad ! I suppose the convergent ones lower temperature or caused by intrusions?

[@NaturalWorldFacts]

That would certainly make sense! And it’s something I’d love to delve into more to understand how the geological origins and resulting chemistry of vents at these two regions differ - but you’re absolutely right that MOST vents form at sea-floor spreading regions :D

[@sceek4512]

I suppose the hydrothermal vents at convergent plate boundaries would not occur directly at the plate boundary, but rather behind where usually the vulcanic arcs form

[@tamirisgaelzer1902]

I loved this comment thread

[@Lrr_Of_Omikron]

This couldn't have came out with better timing. Just started my lunch break, so now I get to relax, eat and enjoy some awesome deep sealife.

[@NaturalWorldFacts]

Woohoo I’m delighted!! I really hope you enjoy, let me know your thoughts :)

[@Lrr_Of_Omikron]

@@NaturalWorldFacts definitely enjoyed the longer video as well as the topics. Particularly interested in the cold seeps.

[@sakuranokunoichi]

Same here

[@greenseedpod]

I always want to know, can you eat this creatures?, and how it tastes?, Is it taste like a normal seafood or a bit garlicky because of the sulfur?, do you need to cook it?, i mean its already boiling hot down there.

[@greenseedpod]

I am hungry

[@benmcreynolds8581]

I dream of moons of Saturn Jupiter's moons having ecosystems like this in their sub surface oceans. Since they've proven to have huge heated water geysers on the surface, so that proves there is a heat source, and heat, power source under the water there, it's awesome 👍

[@Someone-sq8im]

Absolutely. I'd love to explore such an environment someday

[@modernista6056]

I dream of beautiful women and other such deep and meaningful things, like visiting Buckingham palace and having a really, REALLY smelly and huge rope like dump on the royal toilet that has had reigning monarchs squeezing one out and leaving it unflushed💩🤔😂 you have very very strange dreams you do🤣😂...me..I'm just a normal bloke with earthly thoughts and dreams, you intellectual types are wired very different than us normal people, I watch this and wonder if my turds would sink to the bottom and provide a feast for all those....crabs and ' bottom dwellers' or would it float...I found out that dolphins have been discovered with shite in their systems as when tney swim in pods behind each other, the ones at front, shit on the go and it's unavoidably swallowed by those swimming behind, gross...but true...!! I didn't dream that, it was fkn nightmare...so if you come back as a dolphin...DO NOT swim at the rear of the pod.😂🤣

[@modernista6056]

@@Someone-sq8im I hope you get your wish, just don't pin ALL your hopes and dreams on it happening, you may be in for disappointment bud...lol. just dream of beautiful women..or men if that's your bag, it's much easier to have your dreams fulfilled 😔💯

[@Someone-sq8im]

@@modernista6056 Did I ask?

[@LegendaryCollektor]

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[@ErikEdlund11]

Leo, this is so cool. Between the narration, and the footage, and the illustrations, it’s really impressive. Your bio says you’ve been doing this for a decade and it definitely shows with the quality of your content.

[@NaturalWorldFacts]

Thanks for this Erik, I really appreciate the kind words!! I love making these so much

[@jorismilleret]

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[@TvTink]

@@jorismilleret why do random people do that tho Like that creator prob made their name like that for a reason

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@@TvTink I think you're.. Right ?

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@@jorismilleret their name is in their yt bio! ^^

[@DrifterOSullivan]

Finding high quality documentaries about nature, especially the ocean, Is a tall order more often than not, so the accidental (and serendipitous) discovery of this channel was like manna from the heavens. I can't tell you how much I appreciate and respect the time and effort you expend putting these videos together, as well as your willingness to share them. Always looking forward to the next installation.

[@NaturalWorldFacts]

Thank you so much for this ☺️ I love making these, and getting feedback like yours makes it all worthwhile

[@DrifterOSullivan]

I was wondering if you can provide additional sources where I can get more detailed information ref tspecific types of hydrothermal vent communities?

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As a researcher I often find myself looking for channels with relevant scientific information. I can say without a doubt that this channel is one of the best. The amount of information, the way you explain everything and the little explored theme gives me chills everytime

[@NaturalWorldFacts]

Oh that’s fantastic, thank you so much Douglas! I’d be fascinated to hear about some of your research :D

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This is one of the best bio channels on KZbin

[@HCG]

I have severe insomnia and this video has helped me actually fall asleep. This is a massive deal for me, so thank you for creating such relaxing, informative content.

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Sorry? Did you fall asleep then wake up and make this comment, or did it before you fell asleep (which would mean it didn't actually make you fall asleep..)?

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[@harrietharlow9929]

Marine biology is my second field of interest. The abundance of sea life is absolutely mind-blowing, at least to me. My main areas of geological interest are the seafloor, abyssal plains, spreading ridges, and trenches. In line with that, my main areas of biological interest are deep sea life, especially that at the hydrothermal vents, trenches, and on the abyssal plains. I wish you much luck in your pursuit of your dream of being a marine biologist. It's a wonderful profession and there is so much left to learn!

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[@lauriemartin490]

This video was so amazing, but then again I love all of your videos! I am particularly fascinated with deep sea vents. I think they're my favorite deep sea environment to learn about. I remember watching a documentary about them when I was young, back in the late 70s or early 80s and they were a brand new discovery. I think that was the first time I really understood how much we still have to learn about our planet. Thank you for your amazing and entertaining work!

[@NaturalWorldFacts]

Thank you for this comment Laurie, I really appreciate the kind words, and I can’t imagine how exhilarating it must have been to witness footage of vents for the first time as an entire ecosystem new to science!! Their discovery was pivotal in so many ways.

[@TheSeBjo]

Most interesting is that life probably originated from hydrothermal (alkalkaline) vents. You should read "The vital question" by Nick Lane. An amazing inquiry into the origin of life.

[@lauriemartin490]

@@TheSeBjo Thanks for the recommendation. It sounds like a book I'd love to read!

[@brentonjoseph]

I'm so happy the algorithm blessed me with this video! I did a school project on hydrothermal vents around 2007 and found it to be fascinating but incredibly frustrating as there was very little information available. I could tell there was a beautiful story there, but I was unable to see how it all fit together and ultimately I was unsatisfied with the story I presented in my project. Watching this video is like a dream come true. Impossibly satisfying. Thank you for telling this story in such a beautiful way.

[@YouWarhammer]

It's absolutely remarkable what images the technology of today can get us. Just imagine, decades ago people would have a hard time to even imagine what the depths of the ocean or the surface of other planets in out solar system looked like, and today any average Joe can look up pictures or videos of either. Truly amazing...

[@rahulzahroof]

Just wanted to say that of all the many many nature channels I follow, I think you've managed to become my favorite over the past few years. The quality (and relevance) of the 4k footage paired with the perfect background music and soothing narration serves as an excellent medium for your delivery of fascinating concepts and explanations of life we may never get to experience in person. Personally, my favorite videos of yours are the phylum and biome overviews, but I still watch everything because it's all top tier content. Love your channel man, I look forward to seeing your journey and learning tons more about ocean life!!

[@limabravo6065]

A number of my students have asked about the possibility of life on other planet, and I've tried to get across the idea that it's likely to exist in our solar system with water oceans being confirmed on at least 2 moons (europa and encelidus). I've been looking for a video like this to help with explaining chemosynthetic life, so thank you for putting this out

[@jakeharvey3582]

WOW!! the ecological systems of these deep sea vents are absolutely insane. They were always kind mentioned offhand in bio classes, so I'm glad to have a deeper look here. What an incredible discovery it must have been to realize not all ecosystems are ultimately dependent on the Sun. Amazing video! HYPED for Part 2!!

[@Danika_Nadzan]

Fantastic, as always, and well worth the wait! The beauty of the deep sea always astonishes me. It's hard to remember that all of this exists in utter, complete darkness except when a rover lights it up. Thank you, Leo, for another great video!

[@neutrinobuddy]

Absolutely love the ground up description of these vent ecosystems, you structured this video super well and it made it very easy to understand the importance of the micro levels of this ecosystem and their impact on visible life and structures (despite the areas looking deceptively barren at times) . Another fantastic video as always, keep up the wonderful work dude :)

[@BAMWB]

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[@NaturalWorldFacts]

Oh that’s so lovely to hear!! In my childhood, it was Attenborough’s films that captured my imagination and kindled my passion for wildlife

[@plantsanimateddavidinventa871]

Yeah

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Poetic narration combined with excellent moving picture - your channel is what the History Channel should be.

[@christianv-h3278]

Funny that you should post a video about this topic today! As it turns out, I'm writing an essay about biodiversity increasing as we go closer to the tropics - however, there are some exceptions to this, for instance, hydrothermal vent ecosystems are superdiverse, but they occur anywhere there's underwater volcanism, there isn't an increasing gradient of them as we go to lower latitudes! How have you been? Hope life and studies are treating you well!

[@NaturalWorldFacts]

Hello Christian, I’ve been doing well thank you - managing uni and KZbin has been stressful, but I love it all! How about you? That sounds like a fascinating essay topic, I’d love to hear more about what you found out regarding exceptions to the trend of biodiversity increasing with proximity to the tropics. Sorry for not being so active lately on the chat - the uni stress hasn’t helped matters but it’s so wonderful to hear from you!! Will definitely drop you a message to catch up at some point!

[@christianv-h3278]

@@NaturalWorldFacts It's great to hear from you! Trust me, I get why uni is stressful these days.. I guess you've got exams coming up too? That's actually why I'm writing this essay, it's practice for one of my ecology exams! If you want to know more about it... well basically, there are different interpretations for why diversity peaks in the tropics and tapers towards the poles. There's a big divide between those who think that increased exposure to sunlight (in the tropics) is beneficial to historical/long-term evolution, or whether it's beneficial to short-term, ecological factors relating to resource use... Or who knows, maybe both! And yeah, the marine ecosystems don't really obey this pattern, because as I'm sure you know from all the videos you've been making, marine ecosystems don't depend on energy from solar radiation as absolutely as terrestrial ecosystems (hydrothermal vents, methane seeps...) Anyway long story short, that's my essay :) I'll make sure to catch up your other documentary vids in between exams!

[@iceberglettis]

I was just working on my report about protists of the abyssal plain and near hydrothermal vents for my bio class. This is so helpful and what good timing! Thank you for amazing videos as always.

[@kylebman321]

Leo, amazing content as always. I’d still love to see a video on Arctic deep sea creatures. You’re the next Attenborough. I’ll say it on every video I comment on!

[@NaturalWorldFacts]

Boom! This covers the polar deep :D kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKiXiItoeclrfqM P.s. your comment made my day! Thank you so so much for the kind words

[@AztridV13]

The videos you make are absolutely stunning. I mean, How does one romanticise deep sea vents like this? SO informative and a gorgeous set of images. Oh yeah, And I could listen to you speak for hours. Than you so, so much for creating this for us

[@emiliap8790]

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[@NaturalWorldFacts]

I can’t wait to see what you think of it later, Patrick! Hope work goes well 🦈

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[@NaturalWorldFacts]

Absolutely!!

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[@NaturalWorldFacts]

Oh that sounds incredible!! What is the project? Is it deep-sea related? If so, and you ever want to consult with a (now graduated) marine biologist, drop me an email 😁

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I've never felt so calm as someone tells me about " drifting fecal matter...."

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[@m.e.o.w.p.u.r.r]

Yes! Here it is! I’ve been anticipating this one since the update that it was still being edited. Haven’t even watched it yet, but here’s my thumbs up and my gratitude for you making such awesome videos

[@m.e.o.w.p.u.r.r]

Yep that was fantastic. Thank you so much

[@NaturalWorldFacts]

Thank you so much for this!! I’m delighted that you enjoyed ☺️

[@DjurrenArt]

I usually lurk in the comments, but I just wanna say that the music fits so well, and it makes you feel like you're actually there.

[@ruskiwaffle1991]

When i was a wee boy, I watched many documentaries and read many books about marine life. Although this interest mostly died out in my teen years, it's still exciting to relive these moments and now I get to learn new things rather than look at outdated information from those same books printed more than 8 years ago

[@Sam-bn5bb]

Absolutely fascinating and super quality video, like all your others. When I was younger, I was super passionate about learning of the deep sea, and your videos with the amazing footage continues that flame. So thank you!

[@jorismilleret]

Your documentary always carried me away, what's so cool to imagine a little

[@Lugmillord]

I finally found the time to watch this. And this is a moment where I need to really "sink into the topic" and relax for a bit. Hydrothermal vents are probably the topic that got me excited for the deep in the first place when I was younger, maybe aside from the bioluminescence. It's lovely to learn something new about the topic. Until recently, I didn't know there were white smokers, until I watched another of your videos. Thanks a lot for making these. I'm very excited for the cold seeps now. :)

[@NaturalWorldFacts]

Thank you so much, this was so lovely to read ☺️

[@Lugmillord]

@@NaturalWorldFacts And it was lovely to watch :)

[@heylarrylorain]

i was given the task to report hydrothermal energy last Monday and this is a very big coincidence to bump into this video today! keep up the good work and spread more information about hydrothermal vents and energy!

[@wishgodgirl1903]

Love love love 💕 your videos Leo. Thank you for all your work to bring these wonderful projects to us!

[@NaturalWorldFacts]

Thank you so much thats so sweet ☺️☺️

[@Beryllahawk]

Beautifully done! Such fascinating and delightfully weird places - and the creatures are this wonderful mixture of the familiar and the alien. It's no wonder that some old sci-fi thriller movies decided to make vent tube worms into "monstrous" backdrops, really. They can seem uncanny when you don't know anything about them yet! Definitely looking forward to the next in this series!

[@RustyPawz]

8pm I’m on my lunch break this is perfect! Can’t wait to rewatch it in 6 hours!

[@deborahtimm8170]

Wonderfully narrated and great rare footage. Thank you

[@Foxtrot12345]

I love learning about the deep sea! Hydrothermal Vents are probably some of my favorite forms of life. It's fascinating to think that this is where life on Earth started, and that is why NASA searches for oceans or other sources of water on other planets.

[@exomake_mehorololo]

So excited for this series!!! 😍 This is prime quality!!! All the footage!! Awesome

[@fluxreal]

I love that the wetness on your vocal audio is up high it goes so well with the setting of the entire video.

[@rnunezc.4575]

A naturalist from the Ecuador & Galapagos. Vents could occurring pretty much everywhere in deep ocean floor though they probably would more in spreading plates areas but not only there. Probably most know now that Panama and the Galapagos was recently found to be connected by an ocean floor vent or sort of a lava tunnel ...

[@THETRIVIALTHINGS]

I love this channel and your videos. The amount of work you put into them really shows and your voice is very relaxing.

[@MaceShyz]

Thank you for having the conversions on the screen. Never mind, it was short-lived.

[@NaturalWorldFacts]

I’ll try do it more consistently in future!! For reference, here are all measurements from this video converted :) Typical vent depth: 2km (6,561ft) Max vent fluid temp: 400C (752F) Chimey height: over 50m (180ft) Across a distance of around 10cm (3.9in), temperatures drop from over 300C (572F) to just 2C (35.6F) Microbes tolerate fluids as hot as 122C (251.6F) Pompeii worm tubes reach 80C (176F) Hope this helps!

[@MaceShyz]

@Natural World Facts Thank you. I really do appreciate it.

[@kamilo4989]

It's so obvious but I forgot the sun isn't the only source of life in the world. The earth's heat is too. Thank you for a beautiful video.

[@godomoths242]

Oh I've been looking for this video so much. I've already seen your videos about Brine pools and whale fall communities and loved them but geothermal vents were always the most magic to me

[@CosmicShieldMaiden]

Yes! 🙌 he’s baaaaack!! Lovely as always Leo! I still watch your videos everyday to relax and learn new things 🖖

[@Ddizzle28]

I don't like bringing this up but for nature documentary enthusiasts like myself and assuming most of this audience I hope when the sad day David Attenborough passes away this channel can put together a tribute video to someone so important to the natural world by getting to put a spotlight on it like you get to for niche things like the deep sea. Same goes for Sylvia Earle who is one of the biggest advocates for the sea in the entire world

[@hhgnggnjngnmnnh5291]

thank you for these videos! they’re always great to watch and the narration is nice on the ears. i was a bit surprised when my marine bio teacher started playing one for the class a little while back, but they’re a perfect fit for a classroom setting!

[@Linda-ot3pj]

You are up there with the greats in narration ( David Attenborough) Great video. Leo you are a gift to the world

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Your videos are always so well made and educational. Thank you for the time and dedication you put into this! I learned so much :D I hope your channel continues to grow, you deserve it

[@tamirisgaelzer1902]

I can't find the words to express how amazing your work is

[@AbLaV]

Love that hydrothermal vents was a jeopardy answer today and here is a video on them

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What I saw is nothing short of a miracle being narrated and visually shown, wow.

[@simonac688.]

Realy well done Leo 👍👍 thank you smuch ...

[@Lichen8404]

Wild how these recorded dives are the first and only times these animals see the world around them in full light

[@ladycormix4456]

Thank you for helping me finish my undergrad. :)

[@NaturalWorldFacts]

How did it go? :D I’m a marine bio undergrad too!

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Love the music ❤ That mixed with narration and all those beautiful images is just a delight

[@cca1834]

getting this notification was the most exciting thing for me all week this is a great day for the wet community

[@NaturalWorldFacts]

Aww thank you so much I really really hope you enjoy!!

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"The wet community" Giggity.

[@cca1834]

@@Lrr_Of_Omikron well now you see i didn't mean it like that-

[@Lrr_Of_Omikron]

@@cca1834 I know, the juvenile part of my brain couldn't help it tho.

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The content of the channel is absolutely stunning.. I found your narration one of best after sir david attonberg

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I really like your style of narration, its eloquently done and the reverb that you have on your voice is a nice touch to it,. coupled with the music it gives a really nice feel, it reminds me of how the NPCs talk in Darksouls. You are like someone who is telling important Lore of the game!

[@marimisty-biowonders4285]

Im in love with this video!! So beatiful and informative! thanks a lot for sharing!

[@Ddizzle28]

Along with my other comments on your videos it's honestly mind blowing how much super high quality footage we have of deep sea ecosystems. I need to find a way to make enough money to fund research for stuff like this

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I freaking love this channel!!! It's so informative. ❤

[@NaturalWorldFacts]

Thank you so much Craig ❤️

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Это невообразимо) Это удивительно, спасибо!)

[@Someone-yd3yt]

When watching these videos, the deep sea seems so peaceful and easy going, but then you remember it is absolutely pitch black, the water is practically icy, and the pressure would crush you in an instant.

[@666bruv]

Fantastic. Am studying soil biology, the similarity of soil micro biota that create a mutualistic habitat around the plant root, rhizophere, is facinating

[@TheAstrobiologistOW]

This is good timing I actually got to meet a guy who's life work has been researching seafloor geological processes just a couple days ago. Showed me all these cool probes and such and even this submersible called Alvin 17:33 hey there it is!

[@NaturalWorldFacts]

You met the Alvin sub? That’s incredible, it was Alvin that first discovered the vents and captured a lot of the footage in this film! Who was this person, if you don’t mind saying? They sound remarkable

[@TheAstrobiologistOW]

@@NaturalWorldFacts Dr. Dan Fornari at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts! They had just finished replacing some parts when I got there Man I wish I had known it was Alvin that had discovered the vents! That makes being able to have touched it so much more special!

[@TheAstrobiologistOW]

Honestly now that I know that it's kinda crazy that he just brought some undergrad student into this rather cramped maintenance room with the sub so unceremoniously. No introduction or anything on what the sub had done, just it's components and functions followed by "hey wanna tap on the windows a bit?" Which of course I then did 🤣

[@crawdad4823]

Brilliant photography, great video. Thanks.

[@lucpeters3230]

Again such a banger before bedtime, loved it!

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Amazing Leo! I love what you offer. What an amazing young man you are and been amazing since your youngest years. What fun it is to see where you take this path you've created.

[@Banferti]

I really needed this video today thank you for posting

[@NaturalWorldFacts]

Really hope you enjoyed ☺️

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You never cease to amaze me with these videos. You're gonna hit a million subs in less than a year, I guarantee it.

[@mossy315]

this video was so breathtaking!!! learning abouy their ecosystems, n how they grow to evolve is so fascinating, knowing how some of the same species evolve very differently to compete/live in their environment is so cool

[@Cliffwalkerrockhounding]

Beautiful video. Well produced and well narrated.

[@NaturalWorldFacts]

Thank you ☺️☺️

[@user-gp5qj2ze6z]

crazy I just thought about watching a video about hydrothermal vents cause I saw a post about that snail with the iron shell that lives there and then there's a new video on hydrothermal vents the literal next day.

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such great work. thanks for bringig the deep to our understanding

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What a remarkable planet on which we live. It’s perfect-ness is mind-boggling.

[@gisellebryan6457]

First time subscriber this is so educational and informative. I have learned about vents. Wow wow planet rarth is beautiful but nankind is destroying the environment this is so sad. Touching video 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

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Earth

[@planetlondon6145]

Excellent educative video on the biome of hydrothermal vents.

[@toast50076]

Let's go dude. Can't wait for part 2.

[@cristinasticaaa123go]

I love it, I really enjoy this videos, thankyou for the information and the footage! its amazing

[@ell6323]

i finally feel like I'm one of the first to find something so great

[@harrietharlow9929]

I love all of your ocean-related videos but I find I find hydrothermal vents especially interesting. There is just something...primal and dynamic about them. I also find the theory that life originated at hydrothermal vents fascinating. And some of them look like pieces of abstract art. BBC's "Blue Planet II" episode "The Deep" shows hydrothermal vents with reflective properties. If you haven't already done so, I hope you will do videos on cold seeps and whale falls. The deep sea and seafloor environments are incredible.

[@NaturalWorldFacts]

Thank you for this lovely comment! And keep an eye out today if you’re still hoping for a cold seep film 😉 you’re in for a treat’

[@harrietharlow9929]

@@NaturalWorldFacts Thank you do much!

[@hollymorris785]

Lovely, soothing narration!

[@samcarter4497]

I’ve never found a channel I love this much. Thanks for making this content ❤

[@JenkinoJenkins]

10:35 is a real "we love in a society" moment