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Exploring the depths of the ocean reveals a fascinating array of life forms, showcasing the incredible adaptability of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms to high-pressure environments. Even in ...
At some vents lives the curious little worm, Alvinella pompejana. Discovered in the early 1980s by French scientists, the Pompeii worm is about 4 inches long with tentacle-like, scarlet gills on its ...
But once dealing with oxygen issue, how do these species survive the toxic sulfide and heavy metal soup of vents and seeps. One way means of survival for these organisms is prevent sulfide from even ...
When whales die and sink to their watery graves, they bring to the seafloor bones rich in those fatty lipids. Thousands of bone-eating females, each just few millimeters high, will infest a whale ...
So, you’ve decided you want to become a marine biologist? Well, grab your snorkel, strap on your flippers, and prepare for a wild ride through the salty depths of academia! But fair warning: if you’re ...
A new species of deep-sea cucumber has over 100 feet in alternating two or three rows. This means of course that when it plays the This Little Piggy nursery rhyme it needs to repeat it 25 times. The ...
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 as a remarkable ...
“Tomopterids are pelagic polycheate (segmented worm) with paddle-like parapodia that propel them through the water column. They are relatively common in the deep mesopelagic, or twighlight zone, and ...
It really isn't my goal to turn DSN into a conspiracy blog, but then I wasn't expecting someone to claim to have found Amelia Earhart's airplane. In case you live under a rock...Amelia Earhart, the ...
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 progresses, we’re ...
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. It’s yours for the low price of $169. Hopefully you can get ...