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 ...
A huge iceberg broke off Antarctica. What scientists found under it startled them.
It’s the kind of event that when it happens, you leave whatever you’re doing,” said Patricia Esquete, the expedition’s chief scientist.
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Symphonies of coral and steel: A week of deep and dark ghost fleet diving in Micronesia
Recognised as the finest wreck diving in the world, over more than 80 years, they have become a symphony of steel and ...
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This Madagascar Hotel Has Just 7 Bungalows and 1 Villa—Plus Opportunities to Surf, Go Deep-sea Fishing, and Eat Sushi Dinners in a 'Bird's Nest'
The whimsical, but thoughtful dining experiences, from sushi in a bird’s nest tower to pizza at the outdoor cinema, make for ...
Red coral colonies survive a decade after being transplanted in the Medes Islands
The red coral colonies that were transplanted a decade ago on the seabed of the Medes Islands have survived successfully. They are very similar to the original communities and have contributed to the ...
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 in PNAS NEXUS an unusual ecosystem below the third largest coral reef ...
‘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, ...
Deep-sea worms waiting in ambush and reptiles lurking on walking trails: See new species
Learn more about some of the best new discoveries: ...
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Red Sea Corals Survived the Late Glacial Crisis
Research indicates that delicate deepwater corals tolerated or adapted to major climate and salinity fluxes, “yet today, it’s ...
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‘Tiny’ creature — with long polyps and tentacles — found near AL coast is new species
Courtesy Andrea Quattrini A new small sea creature was discovered ... told McClatchy News the coral was discovered in the ...
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Sea Ice Today
On March 1, Antarctic sea ice likely reached its minimum extent of 1.98 million square kilometers (764,000 square miles), tying for second lowest extent with 2022 and 2024 in the 47-year satellite ...