All articles tagged with #ocean biodiversity
Originally Published 6 months ago — by SciTechDaily
Recent genomic research has revealed that what was once thought to be a single species of bluebottle jellyfish, the Portuguese man o’ war, is actually at least four distinct species with unique physical and genetic characteristics, challenging previous assumptions about open-ocean connectivity and biodiversity.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Conversation
Ancient fossils reveal that during the 66 million-year-old asteroid-induced mass extinction, most bivalve species survived despite losing many, and their ecological roles persisted, though the ocean's biodiversity landscape was forever altered. The study highlights how ecosystems recover unpredictably after mass extinctions, offering lessons for current biodiversity crises driven by human activity.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
Deep-sea researchers off the coast of Chile have potentially discovered over 100 new species, including corals, urchins, sponges, and lobsters, across 10 seamounts in the southeast Pacific, showcasing the effectiveness of ocean protections put in place by the Chilean government. The expedition, conducted by the Schmidt Ocean Institute, utilized an underwater robot to explore the geologically active region, uncovering a diverse array of marine life. The findings highlight the importance of safeguarding international waters to preserve ocean biodiversity and combat extinction.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PetaPixel
Scientists from the Schmidt Ocean Institute expedition have photographed over 100 never-before-seen deep-sea species, including a Chaunax fish and a whiplash squid, during an exploration of underwater mountain ranges off the coast of Chile. The discoveries also include deep-sea corals, glass sponges, sea urchins, amphipods, and squat lobsters, as well as the identification of four new seamounts. The findings highlight the effectiveness of marine parks in protecting delicate marine habitats, and the researchers will now begin studying and identifying the newfound species, a process that could take several years.