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…
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Holy Glowing Sea Cucumbers!
When we ponder bioluminescence, our minds often conjure images of mesmerizing squids and radiant fish, captivating our imagination with their dazzling displays. However, as research…
View More Holy Glowing Sea Cucumbers!A New Deep-Sea Family of Roly Polies
As I sit at my computer, not even a month into the new year, four new species of sponges from underwater volcanoes, three new species…
View More A New Deep-Sea Family of Roly PoliesFrom Depths Unknown: Deciphering the Origins of Deep-Sea Biodiversity
The 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 BiodiversityAlligators in the Abyss: Part 2
Connecting the oceans to land are numerous carbon highways. These conduits bring food from land to the ocean, supporting an abundance of life. Our group…
View More Alligators in the Abyss: Part 2The lingering and extreme impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on the deep sea
From the darkness emerges a boot. An old leather, steel-toed, work boot. It shouldn’t be there resting on the seafloor nearly two kilometers deep. I’m…
View More The lingering and extreme impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on the deep seaThe Video of Giant Isopods Eating an Alligator in the Deep Sea You Must Watch!
You may not realize it but the video below is the video you never knew you needed. But yeah you need it. The video is…
View More The Video of Giant Isopods Eating an Alligator in the Deep Sea You Must Watch!Alligators in the Abyss
This story starts with my research team currently deploying alligators* (3 total, 2 – 2.5 meters in length) at three different sites 2000 meters deep…
View More Alligators in the AbyssExperience the Life of the Deep Gulf of Mexico in 20 Videos
As we prepare for our 2019, Gulf of Mexico, Deep-Sea, Wood-Fall Collection, Research Cruise Spectacular from February 11th-24th, enjoy these videos from our 2017 expedition.…
View More Experience the Life of the Deep Gulf of Mexico in 20 VideosA Wormy (and Nerdy) Conquest of the Deep
There are all kinds of reasons why Paulo Bonifácio and Lénaïck Menot have nerd clout. There is, of course, the fact that they just described…
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