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Abyssopelagic Zone
Abyssopelagic Zone
The abyss - 4-6 km below the surface, near-freezing, crushing pressure. Life is rare, ancient, and slow.
Depth: 4,000-6,000m Light: None Pressure: 400-600 atm Temp: 1-2
📖 Overview
The abyssal zone stretches from 4000 to 6000 meters. Life here is sparse - most nutrients settle from above as "marine snow." The vast abyssal plains cover more of Earths surface than all continents combined, yet remain among the least explored regions of the planet.