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science-and-environment1 year ago•3 min saved

"Unprecedented Deep Sea Expedition Reveals 100+ New Species and Massive Underwater Mountain Range"

Scientists exploring the waters off the coast of Chile have discovered a huge underwater mountain that's home to over 100 new species, including deep-sea corals, squat lobsters, and a rarely-seen whiplash squid. The discovery was made using an underwater robot that descended to depths of 4,500 meters, mapping a total of 20,377 square miles of the seafloor and uncovering four new seamounts. The team believes that the area, part of the Salas y Gomez Ridge, is a little-known biodiversity hotspot and has collected an incredible number of samples for further study.

via Daily Mail|

#deep-sea-exploration #marine-biodiversity #new-species

science-and-environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Massive Underwater Mountain Surpasses Burj Khalifa in Height"

Scientists mapping the seafloor off the coast of Guatemala have discovered an enormous underwater mountain, twice the height of the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building. The seamount, found using advanced technology on the Falkor research vessel, sits 7,874ft below sea level and covers 5.4 square miles. Seamounts are known to be biodiversity hotspots, and this discovery highlights the vast unknowns of our oceans. The Schmidt Ocean Institute, part of the Seabed 2030 initiative, aims to map the entire seafloor by the end of the decade to aid navigation and marine resource management.

via Daily Mail|

#biodiversity-hotspot #schmidt-ocean-institute #science-and-environment

science-and-environment2 years ago•3 min saved

Unprecedented Discovery: Mysterious 'Lost City' Found in Ocean Depths

The Lost City, a unique and ancient hydrothermal field discovered deep in the ocean, is teeming with life and has the potential to provide insights into the origins of life on Earth and beyond. The ecosystem, which has been active for at least 120,000 years, is home to diverse microbial communities and unusual creatures. However, the area surrounding the Lost City is at risk due to plans for deep-sea mining, which could harm the delicate habitat. Scientists are calling for the Lost City to be designated as a World Heritage site to protect it from potential destruction.

via ScienceAlert|

#conservation #hydrothermal-field #lost-city