The sun penetrates the seawater and shines on all kinds of lifeforms. The euphotic zone, which extends from the ocean surface down to 200 meters, is where most marine creatures thrive by harnessing sunlight for photosynthesis. It is regarded as the ocean's "rainforest." Schools of fish, the juvenile black and white snappers, the moray eel and other unimaginable marine lives in different colors and shapes thrive in such warm sunshine.

About 'Journeys in Nature': Underwater Series

Lingshui, a coastal county on south China's Hainan island, has been known for its beautiful beaches, clean water and rich biodiversity. In this two-episode series, CGTN Nature dives under the ocean off the coast of Lingshui and discovers the marine life there. Stay tuned! 

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Underwater Series Ep. 1: The jelly that dances in darkness

(Cover image a video screenshot; video by the CGTN Nature film crew.)

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