Seeps, Vent, & Whale Falls

Abyss Art Education Geology Polar Seamount Seeps, Vent, & Whale Falls Shelf

How to hold a piece of the deep sea

RR Helm October 9, 2015

Joan Lederman is holding a truly remarkable bowl. “Do you see those little bumps?” she asks me, pointing to the green glaze. The glassy surface…

Biology Echinoderms Expeditions New Species Organisms Scientist! Seeps, Vent, & Whale Falls

These are a few of my favorite species: Paulasterias mcclaini “McClain’s 6-armed fleshy star”

Today is a very exciting day. Indeed, today is one of the best days ever! The next step in my evil science plans for total…

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Malacology Monday

Douglas Long March 9, 2015 Gary Busey malacology mineralization molluscs mollusks sea shells shells taxonomy

You already know that Deep Sea News provides expert reporting, in-depth analysis, first-person research, and sarcastic mockery of contemporary topics relevant to our ocean world.…

Biology Crustacean Development Ecology Mating & Reproduction Seeps, Vent, & Whale Falls

For Hoff Yeti Crabs Food, Sex, and Birth Determine Living Space At Vents

Dr. M March 3, 2015 Antarctica body size food Hoff Crab Hydrothermal Vent sex yeti crab

Within just a few short centimeters the temperature drops from 350˚C to -1.5˚C (692 to 29.3˚F). At 2.6 kilometers deep in the Antarctic Ocean lies the East…

Adaptations Biology Mating & Reproduction Organisms Seeps, Vent, & Whale Falls

All Female Bone-Devouring Worms Fancy Dwarf Males, Except One

Archie Teuthis December 14, 2014

Our guest post is by Dr. Marah Hardt, a marine scientist and storyteller working to build a sustainable future for people and the sea. She is…

Art Biology Habitats Life of Science Mollusk New Species Organisms Pictures and Movies Seeps, Vent, & Whale Falls

Beautiful Wood Fall Art from Immy Smith

Dr. M May 21, 2014 artwork Immy Smith painting Wood Fall

When I crowd funded part of my wood fall research, Immy Smith reached out to me about painting some of the life that occurs on these…

Abyss Biology Habitats New Research Organisms Seeps, Vent, & Whale Falls Sharks

Dead Elasmobranchs on the Seafloor are Not as Appetizing as One Might Assume

Dr. M May 13, 2014 Angola Carbon food fall marine snow ray whale fallf whale shark

Most fauna in the deep-sea rely upon a drizzle of particles of decaying animals and feces. This marine snow is of low food quality as…

Abyss Adaptations Biology Habitats New Research Organisms Scientist! Seamount Seeps, Vent, & Whale Falls Sponge Bitches!

Velcro, romance, and consuming the flesh of crustaceans

Dr. M April 27, 2014

When I describe my favorite sponge to others, yes I have a favorite sponge, I describe it like this: Imagine a mosquito lands on your…

Abyss Biology Ecology New Research New Species Seeps, Vent, & Whale Falls Vessels and Equipment

Scientist discovers bizarre new deep sea ecosystem, created by disaster

RR Helm February 27, 2014

It makes me smile to think that, even after being lost at sea, a sunken ship can still be a symbol of hope. According to…

Abyss Adaptations Biology Climate Change Conservation & Environment Ecology Evolution Habitats New Research Organisms Seeps, Vent, & Whale Falls Vessels and Equipment

Wood Falls, Chemicals, & Dubstep

Dr. M February 5, 2014 #SciFund crowd source Wood Fall

I’ve gotten a little crazy about wood falls lately. My newest research project with Jim Barry at MBARI is definitely coolest research I have ever…