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Researchers discovered the deepest known methane seep in the Arctic at nearly 12,000 feet deep, revealing a dynamic and biologically rich ecosystem that challenges existing understanding of deep-sea life and carbon cycling, with significant implications for climate change and environmental stewardship.
Scientists discovered the world's deepest gas hydrate cold seep off Greenland, teeming with unique marine life that feeds on chemosynthetic microbes, revealing a rich and dynamic ecosystem at over 3.5 km depth, with implications for biodiversity, climate, and potential resource exploitation.
Scientists have discovered a new species of rosy-colored deep-sea worm, Pectinereis strickrotti, near a methane seep off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The worm, resembling a living magic carpet, was first spotted in 2009 and formally classified in 2019. With feather-like appendages and blind eyes, it lives in total darkness at depths of 3,280 feet. The discovery highlights the rich biodiversity of the deep sea, with the team planning further expeditions to explore methane seeps off the coasts of Alaska and Chile.