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Scientists absorbed by deep-sea sponges

Video. Scientists absorbed by deep-sea sponges

Updated: 28/08/2017 - 14:13 GMT+2

By filtering sea water through their pores, deep-sea sponges recycle waste and produce valuable nutrients for other marine organisms.

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