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Scientists exploring off Vancouver Island discovered a live, active underwater volcano teeming with up to a million egg cases of the deep-sea Pacific white skate, revealing how volcanic heat creates a unique nursery environment that accelerates embryo development and supports marine life in the abyss.
Scientists discovered thousands of giant eggs of the Pacific white skate near an active underwater volcano off Vancouver Island, revealing that volcanic heat creates vital nurseries for deep-sea species and highlighting the importance of protecting these unique ecosystems.
A scientific expedition off the Pacific coast of Canada has discovered an active underwater volcano teeming with life, including a rare octopus nursery and the first-ever live footage of a Pacific white skate laying eggs. The expedition explored the deep-sea biodiversity hotspots of seamounts, hydrothermal vents, and cold seeps, documenting never-before-seen behaviors and supporting conservation decisions for a proposed marine protected area. The volcano, which was believed to be extinct, is spewing warm water and covered in corals, creating a local food web that supports a diversity of organisms in the otherwise cold, lightless depths. The discovery highlights the incredible biodiversity and importance of protecting these underwater ecosystems.
Scientists exploring an ancient, underwater volcano off the Pacific coast of Canada have discovered that it is still active and covered in thousands of giant eggs. Previously believed to be extinct, the volcano is spouting warm water and encrusted with deep-sea corals, creating ideal conditions for marine creatures to survive. The researchers were surprised to find a Pacific white skate laying eggs on the summit, nearly a mile beneath the surface. This skate nursery is much larger than any previously discovered, with estimates ranging from 100,000 to a million eggs. The warm water likely speeds up the gestation period of the eggs, resulting in more successful juveniles. The researchers emphasize the importance of protecting this egg-covered seamount, as it serves as a crucial nursery and contributes to the overall health of the ocean.
Scientists exploring an ancient, underwater volcano off the Pacific coast of Canada have discovered that it is still active and covered in thousands of giant eggs. The volcano, previously believed to be extinct, is spouting warm water and encrusted with deep-sea corals, creating ideal conditions for marine creatures to survive. Researchers were surprised to find a Pacific white skate laying eggs on the summit, nearly a mile beneath the surface. This skate nursery is much larger than any previously discovered, with estimates ranging from 100,000 to a million eggs. The warm water likely speeds up the gestation period of the eggs, resulting in more successful juveniles. The discovery highlights the importance of vent habitats as nurseries and the need for protection against potential threats like fishing activities.