Newly Discovered Ghostly Predator Haunts Atacama Trench
Scientists have discovered a new predatory crustacean species, Dulcibella camanchaca, at depths beyond 8,000 meters in the Atacama Trench. This shrimp-like amphipod, named after the Andean word for 'darkness,' is the first large active predator found at such depths, highlighting the trench as a biodiversity hotspot. The discovery, part of the 2023 IDOS Expedition, underscores the importance of deep-sea exploration and offers insights into the unique adaptations of deep ocean life.
