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…
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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…
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In 2022, The Ocean Exploration Trust retrieved a megalodon tooth from a never-before-explored seamount in the Pacific Ocean, discovered at a depth of over 10,000…
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If corals in cold water is your thing, then you will be delighted to hear to Cold-Water Coral Reefs of the World is now available.…
View More Cold-Water Coral Reefs of the WorldArms of the Abyss
Basket 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 AbyssFrom 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 BiodiversityThe Ocean’s Gelantinous Christmas Tinsel
The 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…
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The Hidden World of Extreme Ocean Depths: Life and Pressures in the Trenches
The 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 Upside Down Feeding Fish of the Deep
The 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,…
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