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 ...
Human-caused marine debris has already reached the deepest point in the Mediterranean Sea
Waste generated by human activities has now reached the deepest point in the Mediterranean: the 5,112-meter-deep Calypso Deep ...
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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.
Shells of their former selves: How sea snails have adapted to invasive predators
Over the past two decades, the Gulf of Maine has become a popular landing spot for invasive species from across the world, ...
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Adaptability of some coral reef fish to rising temperatures
Researchers have found that reef fish from the Arabian Gulf, the world's hottest sea, exhibit a higher tolerance to temperature fluctuations compared to those from more thermally stable coral reefs.
Narwhals may be using their tusks to play, new study finds
Scientists previously thought the narwhal’s trademark tusk helps males compete for mates, but new evidence suggests it may also have a role in foraging and play.
Living Fossils: Animals That Outlived the Dinosaurs
Some animals have been around since the time of the dinosaurs—and they’re still thriving today! Known as “living fossils,” ...
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Deep-Sea Tunnels Reveal Thriving Life in Japan Trench
Scientists have discovered an intricate network of tunnels and burrows in the Japan Trench, challenging long-held beliefs ...
‘Icarus of the deep’: how a dying anglerfish became a social media sensation
An unprecedented sighting of a “black seadevil” fish in surface waters triggered a global outpouring of empathy for the deep ...