The mysterious depths of the Humboldt Current

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Shiver at the upwelling of cold water in the deeps of the Humboldt Current, Galapagos. Also known as the Peru Current, the cold flow is caused by both the drag of surface winds and the Earth’s rotation. The upwelling brings plentiful nutrients close to the surface, which makes these Pacific waters one of the world’s greatest fishing grounds. This stunning recording was captured at night by legendary sound recordist Chris Watson. The image of the natural Galapagos formation known as Darwin's Arch is with the kind courtesy of KenWalker.