This Deep Sea Sponge is Ancient and Made of Glass | The Curious Current

Описание: Deep beneath the Pacific Ocean off the coast of British Columbia lies one of Earth’s most extraordinary natural wonders: living glass sponge reefs. Once believed extinct since the Jurassic era, these fragile deep-sea ecosystems are made of silica skeletons—like underwater cities made of glass.

In this episode of The Curious Current, we explore the bizarre biology of Hexactinellida, or glass sponges—filter-feeding animals that can live for thousands of years, thrive in cold, dark waters, and even transmit electrical impulses through their silica structures. These reefs are not just ancient—they’re alive, massive, and crucial to ocean biodiversity.

🔬 Learn how these prehistoric reef builders survived mass extinctions
🌊 Discover the only living glass sponge reefs on Earth
🌍 Understand their role in deep-sea ecosystems, water filtration, and marine conservation

If you love deep-sea creatures, underwater mysteries, or rare ocean habitats, this is a video you don’t want to miss.

🙏 Special thanks to MBARI, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS), and the many marine researchers whose work made this video possible.

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