Atlas des abysses

What really goes on 20,000 leagues under the sea?

Invisible from the surface, the depths of the ocean treasure their secrets. Subjected to crushing pressure and plunged into deep darkness, these spaces have long been considered hostile and uninhabitable. Yet they are home to a number of ecosystems: little-known animals with often extraordinary abilities evolve there slowly and gracefully. From a few millimetres to several metres long, gelatinous, colourful or graceful, these astonishing creatures fascinate. Some even have the ability to change colour and illuminate the marine night through bioluminescence. These lights are a language they use to hunt, camouflage or seduce!

 

Embark on a dive into the heart of coral forests, brine lakes, hydrothermal springs, whale carcasses and seamounts, to discover an unsuspected world and its mysteries.

‘This atlas is an invitation to marvel at, understand and protect these mysterious sanctuaries where life abounds. By revealing the beauty of the abysses, we hope to awaken a desire to preserve them, so that these difficult-to-access worlds, sources of inspiration and discovery, continue to enrich our imaginations. Julie Terrazzoni's magnificent, poetic illustrations help us to discover this hidden universe.