In the vast ocean, two robust manatees stand on either side, with a round little manatee following closely in the middle.

They looked exactly like a warm and loving family of three, taking a leisurely stroll.

Perhaps sensing the obvious animalistic charm emanating from Lu Fan, the manatee family slowly swam towards them.

Lu Fan's heart began to pound uncontrollably.

You know what, he was actually a little nervous in the face of the manatee's enormous body.

He cautiously reached out, with a hint of reverence, and gently touched the Steller's sea cow's back.

"Wow, the feel of this is absolutely amazing!" he couldn't help but exclaim.

"It's smooth yet resilient, like touching a piece of high-quality, elastic leather. But when you poke it, it becomes soft and fluffy, like touching a soft, fluffy ball. It's amazing!"

An Lan's strong curiosity was piqued by Lu Fan's reaction, and unable to suppress her inner desire, she slowly squatted down, tentatively reached out, and touched the little manatee's head.

The little guy wasn't scared at all; instead, he playfully rolled around in her hands, making a peculiar "moo" sound, as if he were having a friendly chat with them.

"This manatee looks so huge, but it's as gentle as a lamb," An Lan couldn't help but murmur, her eyes full of affection.

Looking at the adorable little manatee, Lu Fan felt as if he had been struck by an electric current, and he slapped his forehead: "I remember now! I once saw a news report that said a long time ago, sailors from Western countries who spent long periods at sea actually mistook manatees for mermaids."

It is said that when manatees nurse their calves in the water, they hold the calves to their chests, exposing their mammary glands. From a distance, the scene does bear a striking resemblance to a human woman breastfeeding.

Upon hearing this, An Lan laughed so hard she almost fell over, her shoulders shaking: "Haha, maybe those sailors have been at sea for too long, so lonely they're almost going crazy, and they're so eager to see beautiful girls that everything looks like a mermaid. But then again, the creatures of the ocean are truly amazing; they always bring us unexpected surprises!"

In the live stream, the comments scrolled by like snowflakes:

"No way, this can be a mermaid? The difference is too big."

"God can be black, so what's so strange about that? Anything is possible."

"Didn't they release a black version of The Little Mermaid a few years ago? This world is truly amazing."

"That movie is a distorted work produced under political maneuvering; what's so good about it?"

"Actually, the sea cucumber meat is chubby and looks silly and cute, it's quite adorable."

Lu Fan and An Lan were so engrossed in the joyful atmosphere of interacting with the manatee that time seemed to stand still.

After a long while, they reluctantly waved goodbye to the manatee family, and with great anticipation, continued their exploration into the depths of the ocean.

The two were like two agile fish, moving freely in the water, their movements light and full of vitality.

Before long, they arrived at a dense seaweed forest.

This kelp forest is like an underwater primeval forest. The towering kelp is like a giant tree that rises from the ground, some of which are tens of meters high and almost touch the sea surface.

They swayed gently with the flow of the seawater, like a group of well-trained dancers performing a grand and magnificent group dance.

Lu Fan and An Lan carefully swam among the seaweed, their faces occasionally brushed gently by the seaweed leaves.

The ticklish sensation made them giggle, as if they had returned to their carefree childhood.

"This seaweed is huge! I feel like even if a whole family ate it every day for a lifetime, they still couldn't finish it!"

Lu Fan couldn't help but tease him, a cheerful smile spreading across his face.

An Lan was amused by his words and burst into laughter. Her clear laughter echoed in the seaweed world for a long time, adding a touch of life and vitality to the quiet seabed.

As they swam deeper into the water, the light began to dim, as if they were gradually transitioning from bright daylight into a tranquil twilight.

In the dark water, the light seemed to be distorted by an invisible hand, becoming blurry and mysterious.

Everything around seemed to be draped in a thin veil, indistinct and dreamlike, making one feel as if they were in a mysterious otherworld.

Just as the two were marveling at the strange light, they made a new and significant discovery.

Not far away on the seabed, a huge "hill" suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

Filled with curiosity, the two swam over at a faster pace.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be the carcass of a huge sperm whale.

Small creatures like starfish and crabs crawled around on it, creating a lively scene, as if a grand carnival was being held.

[Sperm whale carcass discovered]

"sperm whale!"

Lu Fan pointed excitedly at the massive body, his eyes gleaming with excitement, as if he had discovered a new continent.

Unable to contain their curiosity, the two swam over as fast as arrows.

At this moment, Ling Yue also noticed this scene not far away. Like an agile dolphin, he swam swiftly and nimbly towards them.

The three quickly gathered around the sperm whale's carcass and were all deeply shocked by the enormous skeleton before them.

The skeleton of this sperm whale is larger than imagined; each bone is as thick as a towering tree trunk, exuding a mysterious aura from ancient times.

"This is absolutely magnificent!" Ling Yue couldn't help but exclaim, his voice filled with awe.

Looking at the scene before him, Lu Fan cleared his throat and said, "I've heard of a phenomenon called whale fall before. Every time a whale dies, its carcass slowly sinks to the bottom of the sea. In this process, its body can meet the needs of a small ecosystem, hence the saying 'one whale fall, ten thousand lives.' Whales roam freely in the ocean during their lives, and even after they die, they can provide the foundation for the survival of marine life. It's truly amazing."

Suddenly, he changed the subject, a sly smile appearing on his face: "But did you know that when a shark dies, it's called 'shark-killed'? Every time a 'shark-killed' occurs, it attracts a crowd of onlookers."

Upon hearing this, An Lan immediately understood the pun. She was both annoyed and amused, and gently slapped him, saying, "You, what kind of time is this to be joking around? You're such a chatterbox."

Lu Fan swam around the skeleton, continuing his enthusiastic explanation as he swam: "The process of a whale fall is very complicated. After a whale dies and sinks to the seabed, large scavengers such as sharks and hagfish will first come and eat its soft tissues. This stage can last for several months, and they can eat most of the whale's flesh."