All articles tagged with #deep sea exploration
Scientists exploring the deep-sea ridge near Hawaii discovered a mysterious 'yellow brick road' formed by fractured volcanic rock, highlighting the vast unexplored areas of Earth's seafloor and offering new insights into underwater geology and ecosystems.
Scientists exploring the deep-sea ridge near Hawaii discovered a mysterious 'yellow brick road' made of fractured volcanic rock, highlighting the vast unexplored areas of Earth's ocean floor, with only about 0.001% of it visually documented so far.
A new study reveals that the supergiant amphipod Alicella gigantea, previously thought to be rare, is actually widespread across the world's deep oceans, inhabiting trenches and plains in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans, challenging previous assumptions about its rarity and highlighting the vast, unexplored biodiversity of the deep sea.
Scientists captured the first footage of an unknown deep-sea squid burying itself in the seabed, possibly for camouflage or predation, revealing complex behaviors and highlighting the vast, unexplored diversity of deep-sea ecosystems.
Researchers discovered a deep-sea squid in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone exhibiting unprecedented mimicry behavior, blending into its surroundings by imitating sea sponges or coral stalks, which may serve as a survival tactic against predators or for hunting. This finding highlights the complex adaptations of abyssal creatures and underscores the need for conservation amid threats like seabed mining.
A 2025 deep-sea expedition in the Southern Ocean discovered 30 new species, including a carnivorous sponge, armored worms, and a juvenile colossal squid, highlighting the vast, largely undocumented biodiversity of the ocean's depths and emphasizing the urgency of conservation efforts amid ongoing threats to marine life.
Scientists exploring the remote Southern Ocean discovered 30 new deep-sea species, including a unique carnivorous sponge called 'death ball', along with new worms, sea stars, crustaceans, and mollusks, highlighting the vast undocumented biodiversity in this largely unexplored region.
Australian scientists exploring the deep waters off Western Australia discovered two new species: a tiny, semi-transparent porcelain crab and a bioluminescent lantern shark, highlighting the rich biodiversity of the unexplored ocean depths.
Researchers at MBARI discovered and filmed a new pink, bumpy snailfish species at over 10,700 feet deep in Monterey Canyon, highlighting the rich biodiversity of the deep ocean and the ongoing need for exploration and study of these extreme environments.
Scientists have discovered three new species of snailfish, including a pink bumpy one and two black ones, at depths of over 3,200 meters in the deep ocean, highlighting the vast unknown of deep-sea biodiversity.
Forty years ago, Bob Ballard's search for the Titanic was secretly supported by the US Navy for Cold War intelligence purposes, using advanced underwater technology to locate the wreck, which revolutionized deep-sea exploration and revealed new scientific insights, including the discovery of 'rusticles' and other historic wrecks.
Forty years ago, Bob Ballard's discovery of the Titanic was secretly supported by the US Navy as a Cold War intelligence operation, using advanced underwater technology to locate the wreck by focusing on debris fields rather than the ship itself, which revolutionized deep-sea exploration.
Scientists exploring the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii discovered a bizarre, brick-like formation on the seafloor that resembles a yellow brick road, likely caused by volcanic activity and cooling stresses, offering new insights into Earth's hidden geology.
Scientists have captured the first live footage of a mysterious deep-sea creature, revealing the ocean's hidden ecosystems and highlighting the importance of sustainable conservation amid growing human impacts, with advanced technology enabling unprecedented exploration of these extreme environments.
Scientists have discovered the Kunlun hydrothermal system in the Pacific Ocean, which is over 100 times larger than the previously known Lost City system, and could provide new insights into the origins of life on Earth due to its unique geological features and rich biodiversity.