Under Pressure: Making 'the Abyss' -
: To mimic the deep-sea abyss, the production floated 20 tons of black plastic beads on the surface and covered the tanks with a massive tarp to block all sunlight.
: The water was heavily over-chlorinated to prevent algae growth, causing the crew’s hair to turn white or green and leading to chronic skin and ear infections. Near-Death Incidents and Actor Trauma Under Pressure: Making 'The Abyss'
To achieve realistic underwater shots without relying on CGI, Cameron converted an in Gaffney, South Carolina, into the world's largest underwater film set. : To mimic the deep-sea abyss, the production
