Far below the ocean's surface, in the dark depths of the deep sea floor ecosystem (about 3,000 feet or 1,000 meters deep), exists an entire world of deep sea creatures that humans rarely glimpse.

However, all anglerfish use a fishing-rod like appendage ... They are definitely one of the coolest deep-sea creatures, though.

Researchers exploring the wares of fishers in Vietnam discovered a “supergiant” sea bug species whose resemblance to Darth ...

In recent years, the deep-sea giant isopod has also become a seafood delicacy in Vietnam, where it was discovered ...

They inspired stories of mysterious creatures with large arms that attacked ships at sea. Today, we believe that these tales about the legendary krakens were likely based on deep-sea giant squid.

Often multiple pounds in weight, the insect-like deep-sea animals are fished from far away islands before being distributed to markets and restaurants around the country in Southeast Asia.

All linked stories were reported ... Published Jan. 8 | Read More | Deep-sea drill in South China Sea uncovers creature — and reveals ancient new species Deep below the surface of the South ...