'Dark oxygen': a deep-sea discovery that has split scientists
Could lumpy metallic rocks in the deepest, darkest reaches of the ocean be making oxygen in the absence of sunlight?
Race to name creatures of the deep as mining interest grows
In the cold, lightless Pacific Ocean deep, the seabed is scattered with metal-rich rocks coveted by miners—and huge numbers ...
Do deep-sea nodules produce oxygen in the dark? Experts debate new findings
A scientific debate has emerged regarding the possibility of producing 'dark oxygen' without sunlight, through metallic ...
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The Arctic Seafloor Is Full of Life — And We’re About to Destroy It
The Arctic Ocean is more than just icy waters, it harbors vibrant ecosystems — but it also harbors valuable oil, gas, and ...
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Deep Sea Abyssal Humpback Anglerfish Makes Ultra-Rare Appearance in Possible World’s First Recorded Sighting
The Abyssal Humpback Anglerfish lives deep in the ocean — very deep. In fact, these fish tend to live at depths between 200 and 2,000 meters (or about 656 to 6561 feet) below the surface.
Anglerfish — or folk hero? Why this 6-inch deep-sea fish won over the internet’s hearts
"This could be the first recorded sighting in the world of an adult black devil or abyssal anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii) ...
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Footprints of deep-sea mining
Kiel. Mining of polymetallic nodules from the seabed might lead to significant and long-lasting ecological changes — both in the mined area, where surface sediments and the fauna living in and on it ...
An unexpected anomaly was found in the Pacific Ocean – and it could be a global time marker
There seems to be too much of a radioactive element in rocks deep in the Pacific Ocean – how did it get there 10 million years ago?