Life in the World's Oceans. Episode 17, Adaptations for Diving Deep in the OceanLife in the World's Oceans. Episode 17, Adaptations for Diving Deep in the Ocean
Title rated 0 out of 5 stars, based on 0 ratings(0 ratings)
Streaming Video, 2018
Current format, Streaming Video, 2018, , Available.
Streaming Video, 2018
Current format, Streaming Video, 2018, , Available. Offered in 0 more formats
Not surprisingly, deep-diving marine mammals have evolved a physiology very different than our own. Adaptations including those related to blood chemistry, the location of stored oxygen, a variable heart rate, and articulated rib cages support the ability to go deep and stay long. But what about rising back up to the surface? How do they avoid getting "the bends"?
From the community