The White Sea is an inlet of the Barents Sea, and is located on the northwest coast of Russia where waters are cold and are apparently devoid of life, until you go really deep to discover this whole new world of alien underwater lifeform.

They're not only weird looking but they're insanely colorful and beautfiul. These amazing shots were captured by the head of the diving department of Moscow State University, who works at their White Sea biological research station. [Leprosorium via English Russia]