All articles tagged with #marine biodiversity
Scientists have identified a new deep-sea glass sponge named Advhena magnifica, found on a seamount in the Pacific Ocean, notable for its alien-like appearance and unique glass skeleton, highlighting the rich biodiversity and ecological importance of deep-sea habitats.
Scientists have uncovered that the Mediterranean Sea nearly vanished in a two-phase process of extreme evaporation over five million years ago, leading to a significant loss of marine biodiversity, with only 11% of species surviving the crisis and a recovery period of at least 1.7 million years.
The Sargasso Sea, unique for having no land boundaries and characterized by floating Sargassum seaweed mats, plays a crucial role in marine ecosystems and Earth's climate regulation, but faces threats from pollution and climate change that require international conservation efforts.
Scientists discovered 30 new deep-sea species, including a unique carnivorous 'death-ball' sponge, during expeditions near Antarctica, utilizing advanced technology and a rapid, collaborative taxonomy approach to accelerate marine biodiversity research.
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 Southern Ocean have discovered a variety of new and bizarre deep-sea creatures, including the carnivorous 'death-ball' sponge, iridescent worms, and new sea stars, highlighting the vast unknown biodiversity of the deep sea and the importance of ongoing exploration.
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.
New research indicates that some corals may be adapting to increased ocean acidity, continuing to build their skeletons despite climate change concerns, offering a hopeful sign for reef resilience, though further studies are needed.
A recent study describes 14 new marine species discovered at depths over 5,000 meters, including a tusk shell with a sea anemone attached, highlighting the vast unknowns of ocean life and showcasing advanced imaging techniques used in deep-sea research.
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.
The sudden halt of tourism at Hanauma Bay in Hawai‘i during the COVID-19 pandemic allowed the reef ecosystem to recover quickly, with improvements in water clarity, increased monk seal sightings, and more active herbivorous fish, highlighting the impact of human activity on marine environments and the potential benefits of sustainable tourism practices.
A fisherman in Costa Rica caught the first-ever recorded orange nurse shark, exhibiting a rare pigmentation called xanthism, marking a unique scientific discovery in marine biodiversity.
Scientists discovered a unique nurse shark in Costa Rica with orange skin and white eyes, likely caused by rare genetic conditions xanthism and albinism, marking the first recorded instance of an orange shark.
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.
An expedition into the Mar del Plata Canyon, twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, using advanced ROV technology, has potentially discovered around 40 new marine species, including pink lobsters and sea pigs, highlighting the rich biodiversity of the deep sea and the importance of conservation efforts.