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science2 days ago•5 min saved

Geometric Yellow Brick Road Discovered on the Deep Pacific Seafloor

An Ocean Exploration Trust Nautilus dive at 3,000 meters depth near Nootka Seamount revealed a sharply geometric hyaloclastite formation dubbed a 'yellow brick road' due to 90-degree fractures likely from cooling during multiple eruptions. The find is part of the first visual survey of the Liliʻuokalani Seamounts within Papahānaumokuākea, with rock and microbial samples collected to date the formations and study deep-sea ecosystems, informing future monument management.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#deep-sea-exploration #geology #oceanography

science1 month ago•3 min saved

Scientists Discover 'Yellow Brick Road' at Ocean's Depths

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.

via ScienceAlert|

#deep-sea-exploration #marine-conservation #ocean-discovery

science1 month ago•3 min saved

Scientists Discover 'Yellow Brick Road' at Ocean's Depth

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.

via Yahoo|

#deep-sea-exploration #marine-conservation #ocean-discovery

science2 months ago•5 min saved

Giant Crustaceans Dominate Earth's Deep Ocean Floors

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.

via Earth.com|

#alicella-gigantea #amphipod #biodiversity

science2 months ago•2 min saved

Deep-Sea Squid Exhibits Bizarre Burying and Camouflage Behaviors

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.

via IFLScience|

#behavior #camouflage #deep-sea-exploration

science2 months ago•3 min saved

Deep-Sea Squid Uses Bizarre Camouflage and Burying Tricks to Hide or Hunt

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.

via Indian Defence Review|

#biodiversity #camouflage #deep-sea-exploration

science3 months ago•6 min saved

Deep Sea Reveals New 'Death Ball' Sponge and Other Strange Creatures

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.

via Mongabay|

#deep-sea-exploration #hydrothermal-vents #marine-biodiversity

science4 months ago•1 min saved

New 'Death Ball' Sponge and 29 Other Deep-Sea Species Discovered in Southern Ocean

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.

via The Guardian|

#deep-sea-exploration #marine-biodiversity #marine-biology

science4 months ago•2 min saved

Australian Deep-Sea Discoveries: Glowing Shark and Tiny Crab Unveiled

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.

via BBC|

#australia #bioluminescent-shark #deep-sea-exploration

science5 months ago•3 min saved

Scientists Discover Three New Adorable Deep-Sea Snailfish Species

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.

via Live Science|

#deep-sea-exploration #marine-biodiversity #monterey-canyon

science5 months ago•4 min saved

Scientists Discover a New, Pokémon-Like Deep-Sea Snailfish

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.

via IFLScience|

#deep-sea #deep-sea-exploration #marine-biology

history6 months ago•8 min saved

Robert Ballard's Ongoing Quest and the Titanic's Legacy

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.

via yahoo.com|

#bob-ballard #deep-sea-exploration #history

history6 months ago•8 min saved

Robert Ballard's Titanic Discovery and Its Military Secrets

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.

via CNN|

#bob-ballard #deep-sea-exploration #history

science6 months ago•2 min saved

Scientists Discover 'Yellow Brick Road' at Pacific Ocean Floor

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.

via ScienceAlert|

#deep-sea-exploration #marine-geology #nautilus-expedition

science6 months ago•4 min saved

Scientists Shocked as Deep-Sea Monster Surfaces Alive for the First Time

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.

via Rude Baguette|

#bioluminescence #conservation #deep-sea-exploration