Into the Midnight Zone: Secrets of the Ocean Void

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  • @NaturalWorldFacts
    @NaturalWorldFacts  3 місяці тому +317

    Click here to get your hands on some exclusive DEEP SEA and MIDNIGHT ZONE MERCH designed by the fantastic Jakub Misiek!! naturalworldfacts.myshopify.com/ 🐙🦈🐟🐠
    So this one took a while... 11 months from start to finish, while balancing it with my final year of University and some other work on the side. I'm super excited to share this AND to announce that now I've graduated, this UA-cam channel and my wildlife film-making are my full-time job moving forward!! So hopefully, lots more films, much faster. Please let me know what you thought of this one. I had so much fun working on it. 😁

    • @iribiss4155
      @iribiss4155 3 місяці тому +11

      Congrats on graduating from University! Will make sure to support your videos even more now that this channel is your full time job.

    • @Arsenic-ex2nf
      @Arsenic-ex2nf 3 місяці тому +9

      Congrats dude!

    • @NaturalWorldFacts
      @NaturalWorldFacts  3 місяці тому +10

      Thank you so much you both!! That means the world!

    • @juggala
      @juggala 3 місяці тому +5

      Fu** yes I’ve been waiting keep it up!!

    • @bugbbear
      @bugbbear 3 місяці тому +8

      Congrats!!! I love this series, and I'm so glad you love making it. I'm a chemist but for the past few months I've been taking care of the zebrafish in our lab- and it's got me thinking about a career pivot into marine biology! Your series has given me so much passion about the ocean, thank you so much for making it ❤️

  • @AlyxForest
    @AlyxForest 3 місяці тому +1283

    Given how sensitive animals in the deep are to vibrations, I wonder how many animals we will never find just because the submersibles scare them off from miles away.

    • @Hanna55472
      @Hanna55472 2 місяці тому +124

      Damn that’s such a good point

    • @NaturalWorldFacts
      @NaturalWorldFacts  2 місяці тому +608

      It’s a great point! And the answer is probably quite a lot of them! Same for the lights - the ones we do see tend to be animals that are actually drawn in and attracted by the bright lights, they find them mesmerising (and undoubtedly blinding, at least short-term). But not all deep sea animals will be lured in, there are likely many that are ultra skittish, speedy, and wary of any lights or vibrations, and we would simply have no way of knowing! One approach to finding them could be suspended baited camera traps with dim red lights (often hard for animals to perceive). It would be a fascinating study! They’ve done something similar with pulsating lights mirroring the bioluminescence of Atolla jellyfish to lure in giant squid, and it was quite successful!!

    • @tiffanyramey845
      @tiffanyramey845 2 місяці тому +63

      @@AlyxForest wow I never thought of that but point well made...unfortunately I don't think well ever know. It's crazy to think how little we know about our ocean. So many creatures are waiting to be discovered! It's exciting and a little scary.

    • @Hanna55472
      @Hanna55472 2 місяці тому +21

      @@NaturalWorldFacts thanks for the clear answer!!

    • @Pearl-2099
      @Pearl-2099 2 місяці тому +18

      Great comment and replies! 👍

  • @gamerkathan
    @gamerkathan 3 місяці тому +901

    I gotta say...this channel has some of the highest quality videos on the deep sea. Video, narrator, rarity of animals, not recycled content and unique behaviors. Ty!!

    • @NaturalWorldFacts
      @NaturalWorldFacts  3 місяці тому +126

      This made me smile!! 😁 Thank you so much!! I love tapping into the often untold behaviours and species in the deep - there’s so much down there, all of it strange and beautiful. If you haven’t subscribed to Schmidt Ocean on UA-cam, you definitely should!! All these scenes were captured by them during their ROV dives (which they livestream), and they very kindly provided all the raw footage for me to create this film.

    • @ObsessiveCompulsiveClown
      @ObsessiveCompulsiveClown 3 місяці тому +31

      ​@@NaturalWorldFacts creators working together to build each other up?? Iconic. I'll have to go check them out because their footage is gorgeous.

    • @tiafoster6392
      @tiafoster6392 3 місяці тому +20

      Your voice is therapeutic!! I love your videos. How you put these videos together is beautiful. I always wait patiently for your content. Thank you.​@@NaturalWorldFacts

    • @DONTHAWONN
      @DONTHAWONN 2 місяці тому +3

      @@NaturalWorldFacts THANK U FR

    • @denvernuggsjeans
      @denvernuggsjeans 2 місяці тому +2

      seriously. well said

  • @rawrrxgnome
    @rawrrxgnome Місяць тому +68

    I’ve grown up with Blue Planet and this episode contains some of the most beautiful shots I’ve ever seen- an inspiration for anyone interested in marine biology

  • @rasvega33_415
    @rasvega33_415 3 місяці тому +1409

    I WAS going to sleep. Just seen this. Guess I’m listening to this until I end up in the ocean deep in my REM cycle. Thanks for the dope topic. Respect from SF,CA 415

    • @zakgault4209
      @zakgault4209 3 місяці тому +24

      It's almost therapeutic.

    • @sforza209
      @sforza209 3 місяці тому +78

      Do you always drop your area code when you comment? Lmao 😂😂😂

    • @TheJaY366
      @TheJaY366 3 місяці тому +8

      How can you sleep with an ad every minute

    • @Darkdukable
      @Darkdukable 3 місяці тому +20

      ​@TheJaY366 it's called premium no commercials

    • @bulkbogan4320
      @bulkbogan4320 3 місяці тому +4

      Try choline sometime.. If you wanna 10x the dreams..

  • @besusbb
    @besusbb 3 місяці тому +318

    i was just rewatching twilight zone for the 3rd time recently and then this just dropped, really excited to see this, grats on finishing it

    • @NaturalWorldFacts
      @NaturalWorldFacts  3 місяці тому +39

      Oh wow, thank you so much!! I would love to know your thoughts! How do you think it compares to the twilight zone episode? 😁

    • @besusbb
      @besusbb 3 місяці тому +17

      @@NaturalWorldFacts i dont know if i would necessarily put one over the other, but i love both of them a lot! i could see tons of effort being put into both with attention to detail (love the little sound effects) and the script seems really well-written, transition from topics to topics were seamless. i love the music selection of both films as well. keep up the great work!

    • @sforza209
      @sforza209 3 місяці тому +6

      Yea these docs are on another level.

    • @sleepingwyvern
      @sleepingwyvern 3 місяці тому +6

      I love rewatching many of the vids too but im trying to find the part about the pufferfish and the porcupine fish do you remember which vid it was? I think they are cute and rarely talked about.

    • @sleepingwyvern
      @sleepingwyvern 3 місяці тому +3

      ​@@NaturalWorldFactsmy all time fav was your work on cnidarians

  • @umbrellacorp.
    @umbrellacorp. 3 місяці тому +236

    This top teir Nature Documentary right here. This guy has a natural voice and skill for this thing. He'll be like David Attenborough one day.😎👍💯

    • @taraandrews4539
      @taraandrews4539 2 місяці тому +2

      Why does he sound like Tom riddle off Harry Potter ? 😂

    • @astrooooo
      @astrooooo 2 місяці тому +1

      Albert Wesker

    • @djmastergroove946
      @djmastergroove946 2 місяці тому +3

      It's a woman 👩

    • @AuntTsArtroom
      @AuntTsArtroom 2 місяці тому +6

      ​@@djmastergroove946 HIS name is Leo

    • @ieatalgae
      @ieatalgae Місяць тому +2

      ​@@djmastergroove946 Take your attempted transphobia out of here 😭

  • @trafalgar47official66
    @trafalgar47official66 Місяць тому +6

    The footage sometimes looks like flowing into space, magnificent
    Also, the eyes on some of those squids look so human but so uncanny, imagine having one sit right in front of you

  • @IKKAIWINS
    @IKKAIWINS 3 місяці тому +140

    Absolutely stunning once again, my absolute favorite style of nature documentary. Incredible sound design as well and great narration. Much love and hope to see more ❤

    • @NaturalWorldFacts
      @NaturalWorldFacts  3 місяці тому +16

      Gosh, thank you so so much, this is unbelievably kind!!! Thank you! ❤️❤️ Your support means the world!

    • @hedvigr2349
      @hedvigr2349 2 місяці тому

      In

    • @IKKAIWINS
      @IKKAIWINS 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@NaturalWorldFactswell deserved, happy to pay for this type of quality

  • @Danika_Nadzan
    @Danika_Nadzan 3 місяці тому +177

    Beautiful work, Leo! You always manage to find the best footage to highlight the stunning beauty and amazing diversity of ocean life. I am always left feeling humbled and awed.

    • @NaturalWorldFacts
      @NaturalWorldFacts  2 місяці тому +36

      Oh my goodness, this is incredibly generous!! And on top of all the wonderful comments you always write, too? 🙈❤️ Thank you, Danika! I am so so happy you enjoyed this one, and as always I can’t wait to share the next with you! Were there any scenes you found to be your favourite? Any feedback that you’d like to share as I get started on episode 3? Oooh, or anything you’d love to see in the Deep Sea Floor episode, stylistically or in terms of topics and content? ☺️

    • @Danika_Nadzan
      @Danika_Nadzan 2 місяці тому +8

      @@NaturalWorldFacts Gosh, I'll have to think on that one, Leo...I'll get back to you...😊

    • @Danika_Nadzan
      @Danika_Nadzan 2 місяці тому +11

      @@NaturalWorldFacts OK, I've had a little think...takes a while, I'm a senior after all...😉 Anyway, I don't have specific time stamps for you, but in general, I am spellbound by the scenes which highlight unusual (to us) deep sea creatures against the dark background. I think it shows how beautiful they are and how magnificently diverse Nature is.
      One reminder I'd make is to keep an ear on the music level...it's never been an issue in your previous videos, but was somewhat in this one. Your voice is so soothing, and the footage so stunning, that I feel the music should be a background support...like the right spice enhances a meal, but doesn't overpower it. For me, less is better than too much.
      As far as what I'd like to see in the next video, I leave that up to your capable hands...you're much more knowlegable and talented in that department. Having watched EV Nautilus and MBARI footage from the ocean floor, I know it will be spectacular. There are also more varied environments to explore, not just open deep water, and so the animals are of a completely different type. I confess to loving the various octupuses and crab species found near the ocean floor, but I find all the wondrous creatures fascinating, and so appreciate all the work involved in sharing them with us!
      I look forward to the next Leo masterpiece!😊

    • @Basil_Fawlty
      @Basil_Fawlty 2 місяці тому +4

      ​@@Danika_NadzanI want to add another voice to the choir requesting to keep an eye on the music levels. At a couple of points in this documentary I noticed that the levels were too high and clashed with your excellent narration, making it a bit difficult to hear. I also agree about the black background shots, stunning footage. Overall an absolutely fantastic video.

  • @kellyharrison5184
    @kellyharrison5184 3 місяці тому +107

    Another highly intelligent, beautifully filmed and edited documentary that doesn't rely on AI for writing or narration. Kudos!

    • @AlkaRez
      @AlkaRez Місяць тому +2

      Funny if wrong

    • @BoweDiesel
      @BoweDiesel Місяць тому +4

      @@AlkaRezmy siblings think this is entirely AI and I laugh because they can’t conceive we already have been discovering these aliens for decades.

  • @pimpozza
    @pimpozza 3 місяці тому +79

    👏 *WOW!* I loved The Twilight Zone.. but _this_ has to be your very best film to date, Leo!
    Such a professional production with hauntingly beautiful footage (many thanks to Schmidt Ocean Institute too).. I was mesmerised from start to finish!
    Your writing and narration are top notch too..
    I am forever fascinated by the weird and wonderful creatures of the deep.. Thank you for sharing your work and talent with us and the very best of luck with future projects and officially becoming a marine biologist! 🎊👍🙋🏻‍♀️

    • @NaturalWorldFacts
      @NaturalWorldFacts  3 місяці тому +19

      Thank you so, so, so much!! You’re always so supportive and it truly means the world to me! 😁❤️ The future ahead is a little scary, but I’m so excited.
      Did you have any specific scenes in this film that stood out as your favourites? I’m about to start the next episode and feedback is always such a big help!!

    • @pimpozza
      @pimpozza 3 місяці тому +16

      ​@@NaturalWorldFactsLeo, I could write SO MUCH about what I loved about this film.. so this may be a long reply.. 😁
      I thought it was wonderful how you started with, _"Below the shimmering surface,"_ showing clips of whales and fish.. and then immediately took us down further into the darkness, explaining everything with great clarity, including a brief return to the twilight zone.. This approach definitely holds people's attention!
      Which parts did I enjoy the most? To be honest, *everything!* We all have our favourite creatures.. I am particularly fascinated by anglers, siphonophores (43:00 fantastic footage and explanation of these bizarre organisms), comb jellies and other bioluminescent creatures.. from 8:00, for example, the footage of these jellies using their tentacles was exceptional.. but I could point out countless similar moments!
      I also noticed additional special little sound effects which fit perfectly with each different clip and added to the viewing enjoyment.. and the music was perfect!
      16:55, for example, the way you related so clearly about "ultra blackness" and melanin.. and then taking the viewer back for a moment to the stark contrast of the twilight zone.. Even though life in the abyss is a complicated affair, your explanation was so clear and easy to follow..
      It was also a great idea to appear in person at the end.. at 49:30 we are dragged out of the abyss and can take a big breath of air and hear bird song back on land.. 😀 It was a great way to bring us "back to earth.." 👍
      This was an hour of sheer fascination for me, with everything explained simply and clearly.. you have no need to worry about your future, Leo.. because it's clear you were BORN to do this!
      I found this channel not long after you had reached 7K subs and I remember watching some of your very first videos.. an enthusiastic 10-year-old with the confidence and passion to make wildlife videos! I knew then that you were destined for great things.. ✊
      You are still a young fiIm maker, a university graduate.. yet I don't believe I have *EVER* watched a more professional, explanatory and satisfying documentary about the sea!
      I could write a LOT more 😆 but suffice to say.. this was absolutely BRILLIANT work and I am full of admiration.. Well done! 👏👍🙋🏻‍♀️🥳

  • @roastbeast3275
    @roastbeast3275 2 місяці тому +22

    i used to watch attenborough’s blue planet episode on the deep sea over and over again as a child, entranced by the mystery and tranquility of the deep. its a rare treat to have channels like this that take me back to those times and that i can still learn something new about our oceans

  • @crapsound
    @crapsound 2 місяці тому +12

    The video is great but what makes this a lot better for me is the proper subtitles. It helps me understand the video much better especially when mentioning the types of species or phenomenons etc. Thank you very much!

  • @SnowblindOtter
    @SnowblindOtter 3 місяці тому +36

    31:27 is the most BADASS visual of a squid I've ever seen. Humboldt Squid _really_ earning its epithet of "Red Devil" in that shot.

  • @purplehaze2358
    @purplehaze2358 3 місяці тому +33

    These videos always feel like something I should be watching on a TV or streaming service; the fact this level of quality is in a UA-cam documentary is awesome in the most literal sense of the word - quite literally inspiring awe.

  • @JuniorAAI
    @JuniorAAI 2 місяці тому +9

    I dont know why i always end up watching these type of videos before i go to sleep especially when its late its 1:43 right now most likely gon fall sleep halfway in

    • @bezoticallyyours83
      @bezoticallyyours83 6 днів тому +1

      The ocean is fascinating. Perfect fuel for dreams and nightmares alike.

  • @pimpozza
    @pimpozza 3 місяці тому +87

    So happy all is going well for you, Leo.. 👏 I have so enjoyed following your progress over the years..

    • @anthonychihuahua
      @anthonychihuahua 3 місяці тому +10

      I had a feeling I might see you here, pimpozza 🙂 It's my first time catching a video release here since discovering this channel recently.

    • @pimpozza
      @pimpozza 3 місяці тому +14

      ​@@anthonychihuahua Hello, my friend.. so good to see you here too, Anthony.. ❤ I have followed this channel for a long, long time.. always felt Leo is the next David Attenborough.. plus you know how I love creatures of the deep.. 💚🐙🦑

    • @pimpozza
      @pimpozza 3 місяці тому +10

      ​@@anthonychihuahua I just finished watching this, Anthony.. and I was totally mesmerised! The writing and narration is perfect.. and I lost myself in those deep waters full of magical creatures.. 💚🐙🦑
      Just like Lionel at our beloved Deepsea Oddities, Leo is such a talented film maker!
      Catch you later, my friend.. wishing you a happy upcoming weekend.. 🤗

    • @strayiggytv
      @strayiggytv 3 місяці тому

      I can't even tell if this is a bot thread

    • @pimpozza
      @pimpozza 3 місяці тому +9

      @@strayiggytv I'm no bot!! Geez..
      I'm a sweet lil shiny white skull.. 💀🖤❤

  • @janetseidlitz5976
    @janetseidlitz5976 3 місяці тому +37

    Leo, this is stunning. Really top notch work. I've been watching documentaries for most of my 59 years. You've got a special talent for this. Not everyone has the ability to teach this kind of thing and not bore their audience in the process.

    • @AB-wf8ek
      @AB-wf8ek 2 місяці тому +1

      I was just going to say the same thing, stunning. Absolute visual gem documenting the human endeavor to capture the beauty of our world.
      You would think this is something we can all celebrate. I hope for the day everyone can forget their strife and just appreciate things like this.

  • @lazchurchyard1229
    @lazchurchyard1229 3 місяці тому +46

    Im enjoying the sparse, but effective, little sound effects youre using. The occasional fwoosh etc. enhances rather than distracts from.
    Some television channels over use effects like that, to the point it seems a fiction.

    • @NaturalWorldFacts
      @NaturalWorldFacts  3 місяці тому +27

      This made me really happy to hear!! I’m so pleased you noticed them, they took a very very long time to add 🙈 the raw footage is completely silent, so I had to add every single water movement, every swoosh, sting, attack noise, jellyfish ‘wibble’, all of it! It was so much fun to do, and this comment alone made it feel completely worth it 😁

    • @the_newt_nest
      @the_newt_nest 3 місяці тому +7

      Now this is all I can focus on.

    • @NaturalWorldFacts
      @NaturalWorldFacts  3 місяці тому +3

      @the_newt_nest in a good way or bad 🤣

    • @the_newt_nest
      @the_newt_nest 3 місяці тому +8

      @@NaturalWorldFacts I never realized how much there was, but it's a neat touch!

    • @ALT-vz3jn
      @ALT-vz3jn 2 місяці тому +5

      @@NaturalWorldFactsI think you did a wonderful job of recreating that ‘deep sea’ feeling, I felt completely immersed in the experience 🥰

  • @Nikke283
    @Nikke283 2 місяці тому +12

    Information: great.
    Music: exellent
    Video: stunning
    Narration: perfect fit.

  • @TragoudistrosMPH
    @TragoudistrosMPH 2 місяці тому +7

    12:51 Depresiform, flattened to merge with your couch or bed. Ambushing any snacks on the seabed...

  • @ziizification
    @ziizification 2 місяці тому +5

    There were many things i loved about this, but the bit about the forest especially stood out to me as you laid out connections that had never occured to me that seem so simple when you explained it. Also glad to see your face in front of the camera. You've been a gentle voice in my ear for so long that it's nice to get to see a glimpse of the man behind the voice.
    Thank you and the wonderful scientists who not only took the footage but so generously share it so these top level documentaries can be free on UA-cam. Truly a shining example of people coming together for collective benefit.

  • @angelomaestroni
    @angelomaestroni 3 місяці тому +20

    It's incredible how you manage to make these videos extremely beautiful and relaxing at the same time

    • @lauratmeyer
      @lauratmeyer 3 місяці тому +1

      and also educational - I was a kid who grew up watching Jacques Cousteau, and had a subscription to National Geographic forever. I wanted to know everything about the natural world. Still do :)

  • @dakotac180
    @dakotac180 24 дні тому +2

    Watching this at 4am trying to go back to sleep, I'm reminded of "As above, so below"
    You can't tell me this planet isn't magical with all its different layers and that time is real because it's like a completely different dimension down there.

  • @Abhishek-nw8fn
    @Abhishek-nw8fn 3 місяці тому +27

    I dimmed the light in my room, turned on the big tv and got some cold coffee for this. I live how much effort they put in these videos and not to mention the editing

  • @sephikong8323
    @sephikong8323 3 місяці тому +34

    Almost one year by the day after the first part dropped. That's what I call consistency

    • @NaturalWorldFacts
      @NaturalWorldFacts  3 місяці тому +27

      I’m so sorry it took me so long 🙈 Now I’ve graduated this is my full time job, I’ll be much faster!

    • @sephikong8323
      @sephikong8323 3 місяці тому +10

      @NaturalWorldFacts That wasn't even a dig, the only complaint I have is that it wasn't exactly on the 1 year anniversary as that would have been epic. But as long as these good documentary are published, it doesn't matter if it takes a year

    • @zakgault4209
      @zakgault4209 3 місяці тому +3

      ​@NaturalWorldFacts as long as the quality stays high it's worth the wait. Which it is!

    • @anthonychihuahua
      @anthonychihuahua 3 місяці тому +8

      @@NaturalWorldFacts A huge congratulations on your graduation achievement, my new friend. May you take your knowledge to new levels, and thank you for sharing it with us 🧠🎓

    • @BoraEdu
      @BoraEdu 3 місяці тому +2

      @@NaturalWorldFacts congrats!

  • @adrianamunguia3438
    @adrianamunguia3438 3 місяці тому +22

    Omggg, I’ve been checking daily for anew video of yours, I’ve seen all your videos at least three times, I’m so excited to see this one. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @NaturalWorldFacts
      @NaturalWorldFacts  3 місяці тому +5

      Aaaah, thank you!!!! I really hope you enjoy it - do let me know what you think 🥰

  • @lilylollipop9891
    @lilylollipop9891 3 місяці тому +7

    im so emotional throughout this video. my brain went miles per hour mesmerized by your documentary, the filming and the deep sea nature itself

    • @NaturalWorldFacts
      @NaturalWorldFacts  3 місяці тому +5

      This makes me so warm!! Were there any scenes or moments you particularly enjoyed best? I’m about to start the next episode and feedback means the world ❤️

  • @SearTheo
    @SearTheo 3 місяці тому +15

    Your narration is unmatched. Like the perfect voice to tell me facts about the deep ocean.

  • @adorablecuteadorable
    @adorablecuteadorable Місяць тому +2

    the way you talk, the poetic way you describe the creatures and environments in all your videos, the soothing sound of your voice-it’s obvious how passionate you are towards these topics, to produce such high quality, informative yet calming videos. thank you for another banger, i’ll be thoroughly enjoying this one

  • @iribiss4155
    @iribiss4155 3 місяці тому +17

    So happy about a new work from you, Leo! Thank you!

    • @NaturalWorldFacts
      @NaturalWorldFacts  3 місяці тому +4

      Thank you!! 🥹 Do let me know what you thought

  • @NiWop
    @NiWop 3 місяці тому +5

    Genuinely insane quality! Was so excited to see this dropped, now eagerly awaiting the next one!

  • @DayKT401
    @DayKT401 2 місяці тому +3

    I know you probably hear this a lot but
    Phenomenal. I appreciate how calm and clear you are with your words. It’s so easy to sleep with your videos but the fact that they are also informative is also amazing ❤

  • @vanthuyphan-x9o
    @vanthuyphan-x9o Місяць тому +2

    You make complex topics so easy to understand. 📚 Thank you for being an incredible educator!

  • @twicethess-ratedghoul7859
    @twicethess-ratedghoul7859 3 місяці тому +6

    It’s so amazing to watch such a cool and fascinating documentary like this on UA-cam. No pay wall, no subscription, just an hour of learning and enjoyment ! Thank you so much for this !!

  • @deadfish764
    @deadfish764 2 місяці тому +2

    My day just got 50x better! I have developed such an admiration for marine life through this channel, specifically for squid! They are amazing creatures and I doodle squid everywhere now! I am so grateful that I have this resource to learn about them, thank you!

  • @yasminegelbman8706
    @yasminegelbman8706 3 місяці тому +10

    Congrats man! I've been following for so long and I'm genuinely so excited to see how far you've come. You are one of my favourites to calm down with after uni or work

    • @NaturalWorldFacts
      @NaturalWorldFacts  3 місяці тому +3

      Thank you so much Yasmine, that’s really sweet!! ☺️ How is uni going? What do you study?

    • @yasminegelbman8706
      @yasminegelbman8706 3 місяці тому +1

      @@NaturalWorldFacts it's going great! I study English literature, especially medieval. But I'm fascinated by the ocean so you are my learning source for that!

    • @NaturalWorldFacts
      @NaturalWorldFacts  3 місяці тому +2

      Oh no way, that’s so cool!! I’ve always had a huge obsession with medieval literature, mainly the culture and old folklore elements, but also language and etymology. How did you come to love the oceans too?

    • @yasminegelbman8706
      @yasminegelbman8706 3 місяці тому

      @@NaturalWorldFacts I think old tales and myths of the ocean really gave it an air of mystery to me- which made me interested! Now I just love seeing the almost alien seeming life we're discovering. I'm happy you're a fan of old literature too! I study a lot of folk tales.

  • @ohoh7570
    @ohoh7570 3 місяці тому +2

    that sound design is just top notch (8:05) watching your videos with a pair of IEM's is like a therapy for me. Literal BBC grade documentary show, well done.

  • @sciencegremlin8307
    @sciencegremlin8307 3 місяці тому +33

    I always appreciate the narrator appearing in the video so we can tell it's not a TTS video.

    • @katvelyte
      @katvelyte 3 місяці тому +20

      Dude sounds nothing like TTS. This is such an insult disguised as a compliment. He has an interesting and varied delivery style and you need to get better at distinguishing artificial voices if you could get this one confused.

    • @the_oc_brewpub_sound_guy3071
      @the_oc_brewpub_sound_guy3071 2 місяці тому +2

      If he trained his voice on certain AIs for about a month, he could tts and it would have lots of that nuance. Its scary...​@katvelyte

    • @NaturalWorldFacts
      @NaturalWorldFacts  2 місяці тому +30

      I despise AI, especially where artistic vision and human talent is concerned. As someone who’s entire life and career has been fuelled by a deep love of thoughtful science communication inspired by a childhood spent glued to Attenborough’s shows - transfixed in no small part by the wonderful sense of passion he imbued into the narration - AI voices in educational content make me furious!

    • @ALT-vz3jn
      @ALT-vz3jn 2 місяці тому +3

      @@NaturalWorldFactsI agree with you. It’s difficult for me to really get into the content when an AI voice is used. I think that creators are worried their own voice won’t come across as well, but I greatly prefer an imperfect human voice over an AI bot.

    • @sciencegremlin8307
      @sciencegremlin8307 12 днів тому +2

      @@katvelyte I never claimed he did so chill bro no need to get worked up over something you made up in your head.

  • @fernald2201
    @fernald2201 2 дні тому

    this documentary makes my grandma and cousins sit still in awe.. no phones, no yawn..

  • @KeySSShaa
    @KeySSShaa 2 місяці тому +4

    I am so appreciative of your content! The quality is amazing and the fact that it is free 😦♥️ Not only informative… but it also helps me fall asleep. Your voice is so soothing. Thank you.

  • @gazlover
    @gazlover 2 місяці тому +2

    i dont think id ever be able to sleep without this guys documentaries

  • @karanhdream
    @karanhdream 6 днів тому +3

    Through the mercy of algorithm gods I've found your channel, and I am so glad! I'm fascinated by sea life and the eery beauty of the ocean's abyss. Your videos are beautiful, informative and so very appeasing. Future video idea : the marine ecosystem of the St Laurent river. Beautiful coral gardens, brooding grounds, ancient migratory routes and rich biodiversity but in great danger and deserves to be more widely known.

  • @akshaysharma-jl7bu
    @akshaysharma-jl7bu 19 днів тому +1

    @NaturalWorldFacts, your channel has it all. Distant worlds, soothing voice and most of all the heart for exploration. Keep going!

  • @bezoticallyyours83
    @bezoticallyyours83 6 днів тому +1

    Its like watching living stars move through space. The music and crystal clear pictures are superb. So is your narration.

  • @matthewjacobs2991
    @matthewjacobs2991 2 місяці тому +10

    This is phenomenal. You have to be proud of this video. UA-cam did me a major favor suggesting this to me. Can't wait to dive into the channels history. Great work, well done. This is up there with BBC which I'm sure was a huge inspiration. Deep Blue is one of my favorites and now this one is on that list. I've already watched this a couple of times~

    • @NaturalWorldFacts
      @NaturalWorldFacts  2 місяці тому +5

      Thank you! I can’t begin to express how happy this comment made me. The BBC was my reason for falling in love with the natural world at all when I was little, and since then I knew this was what I wanted to do - sharing its wonders through film. If you do check out my other stuff, drop me a comment any time. It will be lovely to know what you think!! 😊

  • @nevermindidontknow5915
    @nevermindidontknow5915 6 днів тому

    ......"sun's residual glow..." This is like listening to poetry sometimes,the writing,Leo's voice and how he speaks are so calming,is just wonderful,thank you for this.

  • @Hellbender8574
    @Hellbender8574 3 місяці тому +3

    I can't overstate how much I love your films. I'll watch this over and over (as I have been watching your other films). When I start feeling down, your ocean masterpieces help remind me that the world is still full of life. 💙🐙

  • @sheryllong6
    @sheryllong6 2 місяці тому +2

    My anticipation for this video had me thinking about it on a near-daily basis

    • @NaturalWorldFacts
      @NaturalWorldFacts  2 місяці тому +1

      This is so incredibly generous!! Thank you! I really hope the video lived up to your expectations 😁

  • @lunaelii
    @lunaelii 2 місяці тому +2

    the footage is absolutely insane, i'm in awe! i replayed that opening shot multiple times, one of the most stunning things i've every seen

  • @astarryeyedgirl
    @astarryeyedgirl Місяць тому +1

    It's truly stunning to see work of this caliber from such a young talent. You really have a gift for what you do. I have no doubt that I'm watching the evolution of the coming generation's top nature documentarian. Someone mentioned you're the next Attenborough. I agree and wonder if you'll even surpass him.

  • @lucasjames7524
    @lucasjames7524 2 місяці тому +4

    Absolutely fantastic video! You could easily do audiobooks. Your voice is incredibly smooth and easy to listen to.

  • @trevinbalzer1723
    @trevinbalzer1723 3 місяці тому +1

    YESSSS!!!!! One of the best documentary makers of our modern era. I mean it. Natural world facts is such a special treat we all have. Keep up the amazing work. These films never stop igniting wonder inside me for our world.

  • @shockal7269
    @shockal7269 3 місяці тому +3

    I really cannot express powerfully enough how gorgeous, relaxing and informative your videos are. I know many nature channels on UA-cam but yours is definitely the most entertaining. The immersive editing and the voicing just does it for me, really captures a strange and mystical feel that I associate with the ocean.
    I believe I made fanart of your channel a while ago, and I'm seriously compelled to do another. You're awesome.

    • @NaturalWorldFacts
      @NaturalWorldFacts  3 місяці тому +1

      You’ve no idea how giddy you made me with this comment!!! Thank you so, so much! Being a solo channel, it can be hard to know if my vision for these films is going to resonate with people in the ways I intend, so this just made me so happy!
      I still have your fanart!! 😄 I adore it! If you do create another, please please send it my way, I would LOVE to see

  • @gailhowes9398
    @gailhowes9398 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you so much for sharing this excellent video! I shared this to other people so they can enjoy this as much as I did!🥰🤭

  • @FrazChan
    @FrazChan 3 місяці тому +8

    Thanks!

    • @NaturalWorldFacts
      @NaturalWorldFacts  3 місяці тому +3

      Thank you so, so much!! This is so lovely of you! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @whale2269
    @whale2269 2 місяці тому +1

    The music behind every animal documentary is so good. I want the music to listen to from most so bad. ❤It's so emotional and beautiful x🥺❤️🙏🥰

  • @jeremy1350
    @jeremy1350 3 місяці тому +3

    Master Leo of the Deep returns. Welcome Back Master Leo at long last. This is the most anticipated Oceanic Research Channel in existence.

  • @asdfghjkl-er5bx
    @asdfghjkl-er5bx День тому

    holy shit, you've had this channel since you were EIGHT????
    it's genuinely so inspiring and impressive to see someone so intensely committed to a craft as niche as amateur documentary. that makes me wanna work hard and get better at the stuff i love... every element of these videos is absurdly beautiful. i put on documentaries as background noise at work but i literally can't use yours because i can't look away from the screen!
    it's so professional i thought this channel was run by a legit production company. the script, the editing, the sound design... congrats on graduating -- you really have a BIG future ahead of you!!!!

  • @charlesdexterward7781
    @charlesdexterward7781 2 місяці тому +3

    @7:20 "Parasites on both my eyes? LOL, oh no, my valuable eyes! However shall I see in this permanently dark environment? I might not make it to my 400th birthday now."

  • @25439
    @25439 3 місяці тому +2

    im so glad you make these, ive been obsessed since the blue planet episode about the midnight zone...

  • @nmxdavenn
    @nmxdavenn 2 місяці тому +3

    Fantastic work!

    • @NaturalWorldFacts
      @NaturalWorldFacts  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so, so much!!! This is incredibly generous! ❤️ Did you have any favourite scenes, or anything you’d like to see in the next episode, exploring the deep sea floor?

  • @neotronextrem
    @neotronextrem 2 місяці тому +2

    The audiowork on this is insane.
    The sound design perfectly encaptures the absolute surrealness of the visuals.
    Videos lile this make me feel queezy in a good way, because I project my human experience into these creatures get flashes of how my emotional life, my hierarchy of meaning would look like if I was one of these organisms.
    Imagine the worldview of an intelligent anglerfish male, with all of lifes meaning culminating in the return to a woman, at which point you give up yourself and become a mindless husk, probably falling into a state of hypnagogia, drowning in a sea of endorphines, while your ego slowly dissolves as your brain withers away and you become one with the divine female.
    Imagine the perspective of a colony member in a syphonophore. Youre at the very bottom. You feel just as inferior as in a human hierachy, your coming to the stem was late so it is selfevident that your value as a member is much lower than anyone higher up the stem. Given danger, you might be discarded, and experience the time before death very much completely alien to your life before, being an individual for the first and a very short time, before you reach the far and foreign lands of 2 plastic dimensions that is the seafloor.
    Or be one of the symbiote fish, juvenile and scared you swim through the blackest depths of deep space, with nowhere to hide but the darkness. Constantly alert and in fear of your life, surviving some encounters just by luck of not receiving a predators primary attention. And then one day, your specially adapted sensory nerves hear a deep humming vibration. And suddenly, all the anxiety is washed away by anticipation, like an Addict in withdrawal who just scored, and as the humming gets louder, out of the darkness appears a massive ship of flesh, sailing this abyss with a confidence and vitality you could merely dream of, this ship is your SAVIOUR, your HAVEN, your belonging. And finally, as you find comfort and embrace in those gellatenous walls, a feeling of relief and safety overwhelms your ambivalent mix of worry and anticipation, very much like the addict who just injected a strong opiate.
    But what you yet dont know, is that one day there will come a day where youll have to swim the void alone again. So enjoy the shelter while you can.
    Anyways, amazing video, I wouldve payed for this tbh.
    The volume between your voice and the music/sfx is perfectly balanced, the visuals are enticingly surreal, and I thank you for gracing us with stimulatory content like this. After watching this, I feel content to know a satisfying amount more of a foreign place, coming closer to a point where I can cross out the box of oceanic biomes as conceptually explored to a sufficient degree.
    Anticipating your Seafloor next.

  • @ZadakLeader
    @ZadakLeader 3 місяці тому +5

    4k60fps hell yes!
    Can you guys upload it in HDR as well?

    • @NaturalWorldFacts
      @NaturalWorldFacts  3 місяці тому +1

      I didn’t know UA-cam allowed that! How do i do it??

    • @ZadakLeader
      @ZadakLeader 3 місяці тому +2

      @@NaturalWorldFacts Well, you can do that too, if the footage allows it, if you search for it on the internet, you will see how :)

  • @Marxnchill
    @Marxnchill 3 місяці тому +2

    Omgggggggg a new doc!!!!!! Just brought UA-cam back to life

  • @charliefike8
    @charliefike8 3 місяці тому +5

    We are so back

  • @TheSabian321
    @TheSabian321 16 днів тому

    This is honestly the best biology channel I've seen in all of UA-cam. Just next level.

  • @marioromano4039
    @marioromano4039 2 місяці тому +3

    The next david attenbourogh...somethin but that voice kiddo

  • @hadiahamed9188
    @hadiahamed9188 2 місяці тому +1

    Wait, i just realised this does not have millions of views. This is some crazy good quality documentary level video. Well done!! Truly enjoyed and educating 🩷

  • @bbyamm
    @bbyamm 3 місяці тому +4

    THE GOAT IS BAACKKK

  • @amywaterman-mcintyre
    @amywaterman-mcintyre Місяць тому

    Mesmerizing content. I watch this, Twilight Zone, and Into the Abyss multiple time a day. So thankful to all of you involved.

  • @stawbylemom
    @stawbylemom 3 місяці тому +3

    YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

  • @jaromir_kovar
    @jaromir_kovar 3 місяці тому +2

    Dear Leo,
    what a wondrous, alien poetry you have given us.
    So many amazing emotions emerge within me.
    Since this is such a rare view, I yet again feel child-like wonder which might be otherwise elusive (yet still very much possible) walking the known world "above".
    Sharp gratefulness for being a part of this Earth.
    Amazement, humility, awe.
    Truly a special experience.
    Thank you!

    • @Danika_Nadzan
      @Danika_Nadzan 3 місяці тому +1

      Love your comment, and I agree!

  • @o5-135
    @o5-135 3 місяці тому +8

    Forget doing anything productive for the next hour.

  • @josephbelanger5053
    @josephbelanger5053 Місяць тому +1

    I so appreciate this man's grasp on the English language. I love that he assumes that I know what the hell bathypillagic means. But I am old and DO miss the days when you could look at a person's attire and not wonder if these double as sleepwear.

  • @BoraEdu
    @BoraEdu 3 місяці тому +3

    4th

  • @Missy04
    @Missy04 Місяць тому +1

    I just wanted to thank you so, so much for your stunning work! I'm writing a fantasy book set in the ocean and found your amazing videos. You helped me so much with my creativity to create new species for my book and I took many notes on the deep sea information you provided. you're a lifesaver! congrats on your university degree. cannot wait to see what you will share with us in the future!

  • @laplanetesauvage5391
    @laplanetesauvage5391 2 місяці тому

    your videos are the only documentaries I will watch nowadays. You don't anthropomorphize the creatures, you narrate succinctly and everything in your narration has a purpose. This is the highest caliber documentary channel on youtube, maybe even on the internet at large.
    I greatly appreciate the effort put in to giving common and scientific names, explaining the environments and their unique pressures, how the organisms function and behave (especially difficult since it is not simple or cheap to gather this data), comparisons between species, evolutionary and life history... I can go on.
    Understanding is the first step to fostering a genuine love and appreciation for the life on our planet. Keep up the good work.

  • @Theo-ul8qm
    @Theo-ul8qm 2 місяці тому +1

    Amazing video as always 🤩
    One of the most incredible facts about the midnight zone that I recently learned is that animals which we're used to seeing much higher in the water column regularly descend down there to feed. I'm thinking of sperm whales, for instance. Elephant seals apparently do this too, which I find mind boggling. To imagine an animal that we sometimes see on land descending to those depths is incredible.

  • @tabisuematwiju5865
    @tabisuematwiju5865 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm so happy there's another video!!!! Hi Leo!!! ❤ From Akron, Ohio, USA!!! Absolutely addictive content!!!

  • @kamilahn4460
    @kamilahn4460 3 дні тому

    This was so unbelievably cool to watch, I can't wait to see how you progress through the years! CONGRATS ON GRADUATING!!

  • @Liahs333
    @Liahs333 2 місяці тому +1

    I don’t know who this young man is but I’m totally transfixed on his hypnotic voice but sooo fascinated by the facts. Well done

  • @ErikGsson
    @ErikGsson 3 місяці тому +1

    Best thing ive seen in a long time, love the aninals in this zone and i really love the way you speak about them. Just chilled in bed with my dog for a while just relaxing. Beautiful video

  • @FaxMachinee
    @FaxMachinee 2 місяці тому +2

    Woohoo! Your videos are such a treat! Thanks for all the hard work as usual!

  • @KevinFerguson
    @KevinFerguson 3 місяці тому +1

    As usual, a top-level documentary. Beautifully narrated and with fascinating imagery. Well done, I wait with great anticipation for your next release.

  • @miranda1594
    @miranda1594 2 місяці тому

    immaculate work!!! I love the comparison to the forest system. Thank you for these amazing docs 💕

  • @p3achpitpi3
    @p3achpitpi3 27 днів тому

    Your channel is my ABSOLUTE favorite. Idk how I missed this upload a couple months ago, but was so excited to see a new video pop up from you. Amazing work friend!

  • @TalkToMe711
    @TalkToMe711 Місяць тому

    The picture quality is crystal clear and vibrant. The narration flows well and concise. Thanks for an awesome clip 🙏

  • @kyliegangwish17
    @kyliegangwish17 3 місяці тому +1

    I'm so excited for you! This is fantastic, music and videography are magical. I'm so proud of where you are now. It's been such a joy watching you grow your channel to this!

  • @JaskoSeon
    @JaskoSeon 26 днів тому

    It's crazy to see, how much deep sea resembles our space. The appearance, the high pressure, and the unknown creatures. It's just mesmerizing!

  • @brandonlee843
    @brandonlee843 2 місяці тому

    Growing up, my favorite environment was the deep ocean, and that sentiment has not changed. The life there is not only fascinating but varied and mysterious. A well made and narrated video, despite the sparsly made videos on this channel, I understand why and the effort that goes into making these videos. This is my favorite nature channel by far. Thank you for your hard work; you're the best!

  • @syneydesign
    @syneydesign 2 місяці тому

    You are my favorite free documentary channel its insane how much ive learned about the sea thank you so much for making these videos! (ive binged all of them)

  • @zaug1561
    @zaug1561 2 місяці тому

    My god, the quality of these videos are second to none. When I see a new video emerge on my UA-cam feed I get so excited. All other documentaries that get recommended to me are almost always recycled clips that I've mostly seen before and no where near as awe inspiring. I've never seen creatures like these before and it's like seeing a new alien world watching these videos. I can't wait for the next!

  • @lepervdesolaire9691
    @lepervdesolaire9691 13 днів тому

    Though I have a fear of the open ocean and dread most thoughts having to do with those vast, endless expanses of waves on waves, I always find myself engrossed and absolutely gobstopped at the wonders that lurk down there in the sea that I simply refuse unplanned venture into. Brilliant video, mate-positively brilliant!

  • @MikeykeyPlays
    @MikeykeyPlays Місяць тому

    The most beautiful visuals with the most calming voice. Thank you.

  • @swooty941
    @swooty941 2 місяці тому

    This series is such a gift to those of us who are fascinated with this world like nothing else. Whenever new content and footage is released, it almost feels like "New deep sea animals just got released", and it's very rare and special when content of this caliber comes out
    Very much looking forward to the next 3 chapters, although the midnight zone has always been my favorite :)

  • @mikelaurrekoetxeapenades6656
    @mikelaurrekoetxeapenades6656 3 місяці тому

    This channels is just pure joy, where I do constantly feel overwhelmed and complete.

  • @derplez
    @derplez 2 місяці тому

    It's genuinely surreal how content like this is free and open for the world to see, you are criminally underrated, man. Kinda crazy how you haven't surpassed one million yet.

  • @kthfox
    @kthfox 2 місяці тому

    YES I've been needing another of your videos. Best marine biology documentaries on youtube. The narration is like a warm blanket to watch the cold ocean lol