Microscopic Deep Sea Creatures

Stunning Antarctic Sea Creatures Discovered

Stunning Antarctic Sea Creatures Discovered after Iceberg Breaks Away

A calving iceberg exposed a region that never before had been seen by human eyes, revealing a vibrant, thriving ecosystem

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Massive iceberg breakaway exposes undiscovered creatures beneath Antarctic waters

Giant sea spiders, octopuses, ice fish, corals, and sponges—some likely to be hundreds of years old—were discovered in a newly exposed stretch of the ocean after a colossal iceberg, roughly 19 miles long,

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Scientists find new species of life after iceberg breaks off Antarctica

A gigantic iceberg cracked off Antarctica on Jan. 13, revealing a swath of ocean that had not seen daylight in decades. Researchers decided to search the seafloor under the freshly exposed ocean. What the team members found surprised them: giant sea spiders,

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32 truly bizarre deep-sea creatures

Regardless of their specific traits, deep-sea creatures have captured the imagination ... but scientists think the appendages are covered in microscopic suckers that can trap prey as the squid ...

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‘Fragile’ deep-sea creature — with 20 tentacles — discovered as new species in Pacific

Far below the surface of the South China Sea, a creature with “glass-like” skin was discovered. Greg Nerantzakis via ...

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Deep-Sea Creatures Are Crafting Their Own Worlds Beneath the Ocean Floor, Study Finds

Animals living in one of Earth’s most extreme ... how the ecosystem functions. “Deep-sea benthic communities have often been seen as low in diversity and biomass due to harsh conditions ...

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Microscopic creatures inspire breakthrough in radiation therapy protection

Tardigrades, often referred to as "water bears," are microscopic, water-dwelling creatures known for their ... extreme environments on Earth, from deep-sea trenches to the icy landscapes of ...

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Deep-sea creature — waiting in ‘glass sponges’ to ambush — is new species in Pacific

Eunice siphoninsidiator, or the tube ambushing marine bristle worm, was discovered within the structure of glass sponges by a ...

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‘Doomsday fish’ appears in Mexico—why this deep-sea creature sparks fear

The deep-sea creature, often linked to legends of impending disasters, has surfaced multiple times recently, fueling speculation about possible upcoming seismic activity. In the comment section ...

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Whale fall: What happens when whales die?

This is when the carcass becomes known as a whale fall. Whale falls can nourish an entire ecosystem of deep-sea creatures, from large scavengers to microscopic bacteria. They provide ...

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