Check out these polychaetes— definitely one of the weirdest marine creatures we run into aboard Adventuress! | Sound Experience aboard the Schooner Adventuress

Polychaete worms are common in the ocean. Many of these segmented worms have special adaptations enabling them to survive in extreme environments on the deep seafloor, such as decaying whale skeletons and hydrothermal vents. Some of these worms can tolerate water temperatures up to 176 degrees Fahrenheit! Watch the video to learn more about these amazing and diverse worms: | MBARI