Fish in the Mariana Trench all have the same, unique mutations
Deep-sea fish adapt to some of the most extreme conditions on Earth. New research analyzing their evolution finds the same ...
ZME Science on MSN5d
Earth’s Longest Volcanic Ridge May Be an Underwater Moving Hotspot
The deep oceans are far from flat. They feature ridges, trenches, seamounts, and valleys, creating a diverse and dramatic ...
Hosted on MSN4mon
Marine biologists investigate major seafloor features, call for deep dive into Indian Ocean's ecosystems
A review by marine biologists from The University of Western Australia has identified a need to prioritize future research of the Indian Ocean's diverse deep-sea ecosystems. Dr. Elin Thomas and Dr ...
Singularity Hub25d
Scientists Discover Thousands of New Microbial Species Thriving in the Mariana Trench
In one, scientists collected samples using the Fendouzhe submersible and an autonomous rover, covering locations from the Mariana Trench to the Indian Ocean. The team zeroed in on roughly 230 genes in ...