As we enter our final week in June, let’s take some time to dive into the largest, yet least explored, habitat on Earth: the ocean water column. Encompassing the area from the surface of the ocean to the seafloor, the water column is home to a diverse and plentiful range of organisms that have evolved fantastical traits to survive in the dark, food-scarce waters of the deep sea. Take the plunge: https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/news/exploration-extras/24-national-ocean-month/welcome.html#water-col