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Deep Frontiers

Diving into the planet's most extreme and remote environments, from the deep sea to polar ice caps.

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Deep Frontiers

Spanish Underwater Cave Offers Lifeline to Corals Amid Warming Seas

An underwater cave in Spain, Cova de la Vaca, is identified as a critical microrefugium, offering a sanctuary for white gorgonian corals against warming seas and marine heatwaves. The stable, cooler conditions within the cave significantly reduce coral mortality and preserve reproductive capacity, highlighting its importance for conservation.

Mateo Rojas· Oct 1· 4 min read
A deep-sea submersible illuminates a vibrant ecosystem teeming with newly discovered bioluminescent marine life and strange organisms on the ocean floor.

Scientists discover multiple new ocean species on deep-sea expeditions

Dr. Elena Ortiz · May 19
A remotely operated vehicle (ROV) discovers a diverse array of new deep-sea species and a fossilized shark tooth graveyard in the Indian Ocean.

Scientists Discover New Deep-Sea Species in Indian Ocean Expedition

Dr. Elena Ortiz · Aug 26
A vibrant and thriving coral reef ecosystem discovered by an underwater drone off the coast of Benin, West Africa, teeming with fish and marine life.

Underwater drone discovers resilient coral reef off West Africa

Mateo Rojas · Jul 21
The human-occupied submersible Alvin descending into the deep ocean, capable of exploring 98% of the global seafloor.

Alvin submersible certified for deep-sea exploration missions

Dr. Elena Ortiz · Jul 3
A vibrant, healthy coral reef ecosystem thriving with diverse marine life, juxtaposed against the starkness of bleached coral in the background.

Scientists Discover Super Reefs Thriving Amidst Global Coral Bleaching

More than 84% of the world’s reefs have been hit by temperatures hot enough to cause bleaching, according to Nature .

Mateo Rojas· Jun 21· 3 min
Exterior view of a modern, advanced flight dynamics research facility with sleek architecture, symbolizing the future of aerospace innovation and exploration.

New Flight Dynamics Research Facility characteristics unlock aerospace frontiers

In Denver, Colorado, a new era of flight dynamics has dawned.

Mateo Rojas· Jun 10· 4 min