Exploration of Wake Island's Deep Sea

We're currently exploring the mysterious abyssal plain ecosystem! Abyssal plains consist of a network of plains and rolling hills punctured by seamounts and knolls. Due to their vast size, abyssal plains are thought to be major reservoirs of biodiversity. For example, more than 80% of the hundreds of invertebrate species collected at abyssal seafloor stations in various studies are new to science. However, because the vast majority of abyssal plain habitats have never been surveyed, their true biodiversity remains largely unknown. The enormous abyss also provides several other ecosystem services, including carbon sequestration, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation.