‘Fragile’ deep-sea creature — with 20 tentacles — discovered as new species in Pacific
Deep below the surface of the ocean in the South China Sea, a robot named “discovery” searched the seafloor for life. Faxian, ...
Race to name creatures of the deep as mining interest grows
In the cold, lightless Pacific Ocean deep, the seabed is scattered with metal-rich rocks coveted by miners—and huge numbers ...
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Unexpected ecosystem found deep below Red Sea Coral Reef
Scientists from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and the National Center for Wildlife (NCW) report ...
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This Small Deep-Sea Predator Hidden in the Atacama Trench is Darkness Personified
Hidden in the abyss of the Atacama Trench, Dulcibella camanchaca reveals itself as a unique predator adapted to the darkness.
Deep-Sea Creatures Are Crafting Their Own Worlds Beneath the Ocean Floor, Study Finds
Organisms in the deep sea rely on gravity flows to lay down sediment and then make burrows beneath the seafloor, according to a new study.
Ambitious effort to document marine life reveals 866 new species and counting
Divers, underwater submersibles and remotely operated vehicles found 886 marine species over a 16-month period, and they have ...
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The Arctic Seafloor Is Full of Life — And We’re About to Destroy It
The Arctic Ocean is more than just icy waters, it harbors vibrant ecosystems — but it also harbors valuable oil, gas, and ...
Rare deep-sea anglerfish filmed in daylight, has now sparked feminist icon debate
A male anglerfish spends the first part of his life searching for a female ... It stands in stark contrast to the fate of the ...
‘Darth Vader’ giant isopod sold widely as seafood, raises concerns about overfishing
In Vietnam, it is served as food after being steamed, grilled, stir-fried or cooked with fried rice. Read more at ...
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Deep sea discovery where 'Moses parted Red Sea' could change what we know about life on Earth
Scientists delving into the unexplored regions of the Red Sea have uncovered perilous natural traps on the ocean floor. They identified brine pools located nearly 4,000 feet beneath the surface of the ...
Anglerfish — or folk hero? Why this 6-inch deep-sea fish won over the internet’s hearts
"This could be the first recorded sighting in the world of an adult black devil or abyssal anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii) ...