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science29 days ago•6 min saved

South Atlantic Deep Dives Reveal Giant Phantom Jelly, Massive Bathelia Reef and 28 New Species

An Argentine deep-sea expedition using the ROV SuBastian off the coast from Buenos Aires to Tierra del Fuego documented a vast Bathelia candida coral reef extending hundreds of kilometres, a whale fall at depths around 3,000–3,900 metres, 28 new species, and the rare giant phantom jelly Stygiomedusa gigantea with tentacles up to 10 metres. The team also observed bubblegum coral gardens and other deep-sea life, highlighting rich biodiversity and the vulnerability of these habitats while collecting samples to inform future research on ecosystem connections in Argentinian waters.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|

#bathelia-candida-reef #cold-seeps #deep-sea-biodiversity

science-and-environment1 year ago•5 min saved

"Discovery of 'Barbie Pigs' and Other Bizarre New Species Near Deep-Sea Mining Site"

Researchers have discovered whimsical new marine life, including a bright pink 'Barbie pig' sea cucumber, near the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) in the deep sea, which is targeted for seabed mining due to its rich metal reserves. The project aims to develop an ecological census of the region to assess potential impacts of mining activities. The discovery of these new species, such as the 'unicumber' sea pig and the 'Rattail fish,' highlights the need for further research to understand the unique and sparse ecosystem of the CCZ.

via Daily Mail|

#clarion-clipperton-zone #deep-sea-biodiversity #ecological-impact

science-and-technology2 years ago•10 min saved

"Exploring Ocean Stations: The Future of Human Life Underwater"

Deep, an ocean technology and exploration company, is developing subsea habitats that will allow a permanent human presence underwater. In 2026, a crew of six fully trained aquanauts will be deployed to their newly unveiled Sentinel oceanic habitat system, enabling them to live at depths of up to 200m for up to 28 days at a time. This revolutionary technology aims to revolutionize the way scientists observe, monitor, and understand the oceans, similar to the achievements made in outer space. The subsea habitats will be made from materials used in space rockets and will be self-sufficient, powered by renewable energy. The goal is to explore the last frontier of the ocean before its secrets are lost forever.

via BBC.com|

#deep-sea-biodiversity #human-presence-underwater #ocean-exploration