THE DEEP SEA Venture into the dark, frigid and alien world of the deep sea with scientists from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. Mysteries of the deep fascinate us with visions of giant squid, sea serpents, and bizarre fishes.  Challenges to exploring this deep world have been many, and few have ever ventured into this remote realmuntil now. Journey there yourself in these pages filled with lively writing by the scientists who study deep-sea life firsthand, and who took many of these rare, beautiful images of living creatures of the deep.  Rich with the latest findings about this largest habitat on Earth, youll discover animals that create their own light fish that see in the dark, and read about bizarre vampire squid, gulper eel and hatchetfish. Monterey Bay Aquariums Natural History Series brings you closer to the living marine and coastal communities of the nations largest marine sanctuary, where youll come face to face with some of the more interesting residents. Produced by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Press, these books will stimulate your curiosity and understanding of the natural world.