Ancient Origins of the Vampire Squid
Delving into the evolutionary past of the enigmatic deep-sea vampire squid, Vampyroteuthis infernalis, has long been a pursuit shrouded in mystery. However, recent discoveries, such…
Earlier this year [2023], the [Norway] government suggested opening more than 280,000 square kilometers of the country’s territorial waters to deep-sea mining. The plan has…
View More Norway Moves to Mine Deep SeaBasket stars, so named for the dizzying and multi-branching nature of their convoluted arms, often perch atop coral or rocky formations. From this high mount,…
View More Arms of the AbyssThe deep sea host a remarkably high diversity of life, a realm teeming with an astonishing array of species with a vast set of adaptations…
View More From Depths Unknown: Deciphering the Origins of Deep-Sea BiodiversityThe above photo is of Apolemia lanosa a type of siphonophore belonging to phylum Cnidaria that also includes corals and jellies. It’s basically the ocean’s…
View More The Ocean’s Gelantinous Christmas TinselAt a recent NOAA workshop, another participant gifted all of us these wonderful “hard hat” float ornaments. The perfect blend of nerdy oceanography and 3-D…
View More A Very Special Christmas OrnamentHey there, DSN’ers! Have you ever dreamt of cruising the waves aboard a colossal, city-sized vessel shaped like an oversized turtle? Well, buckle up your…
View More The Giant Turtle Boat of Your DreamsA rare defect was spotted on a dolphin in the Gulf of Corinth, Greece back in July 2023. The dolphin appears to have “thumbs” reflecting…
View More This is how the dolph-pocalypse startsThe highest known pressure in the deep oceans coincides with the maximum known depth in the southern end of the Mariana Trench, the Challenger Deep.…
View More The Hidden World of Extreme Ocean Depths: Life and Pressures in the TrenchesThe deep-sea anglerfish commands fascination, although admittedly, it might not be everyone’s cup of tea—I’m content sticking with the anglerfish enthusiasts. Among these captivating creatures,…
View More The Upside Down Feeding Fish of the Deep