Published : 30 Sep 2026, 07:48 PM
Updated : 01 Oct 2026, 12:01 AM
A new documentary has taken viewers into the depths of the Pacific Ocean, following scientists as they explore a remote seabed filled with little-known creatures and ecosystems threatened by industrial mining, The Guardian reports.
How Deep Is Your Love follows a research team from London’s Natural History Museum as they travel to the Clarion Clipperton Zone, a biodiversity-rich region between Hawaii and Mexico.
The Guardian said an underwater robot called Isis takes about five hours to descend 5km to the seabed, where sunlight cannot reach and mineral-rich nodules have attracted interest from mining companies.
Scientists are racing to identify new species before mining could damage the fragile ecosystem. Only about 0.001 percent of the deep-sea floor is estimated to have been observed by humans, according to the report.
Director Eleanor Mortimer said the film aims to help audiences connect with a largely unseen part of the planet. The documentary features colourful deep-sea creatures given playful names such as “Barbie Pig”, “Headless Chicken Monster” and “Psychedelic Elvis Worm”.
The Guardian noted that the film also explores the ethical challenges of studying species that may not survive being brought to the surface for research.
Much of the documentary was filmed at sea and at the International Seabed Authority in Jamaica, which oversees activities on the seabed beyond national jurisdictions. The film also examines the unresolved debate over environmental safeguards for deep-sea mining.
