Science and Exploration

Deep Sea

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A whale carcass on the deep-sea floor teeming with diverse marine life, illuminated by submersible lights, demonstrating a long-lasting ecosystem.
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Whale Carcasses Fuel Pacific Seabed Life for 15+ Years, Study Shows

For 15 years, scientists have watched a whale carcass off Vancouver Island slowly shrink, its bones becoming a vibrant, enduring city for thousands of deep-sea organisms at a depth of 1,288 meters.

Dr. Elena Ortiz·June 10, 2026
Deep-sea hydrate mounds on the Molloy Ridge releasing gas bubbles, surrounded by unique chemosynthetic marine life in the dark Arctic abyss.
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What are Arctic deep-sea hydrate mounds and why do they matter?

At 3640 meters deep on the Molloy Ridge, newly discovered hydrate mounds are releasing gas bubbles.

Mateo Rojas·May 30, 2026
Satellite view of a powerful submarine volcanic eruption in the Bismarck Sea, with large white plumes of steam and ash rising from the ocean surface.
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Submarine eruption detected in Bismarck Sea on May 8

High above the Central Bismarck Sea, NASA's Aqua and Terra satellites captured optical imagery of white, steam-rich volcanic plumes rising into the atmosphere on May 9, 2026, signaling an unexpected s

Mateo Rojas·May 21, 2026
A deep-sea submersible illuminates a vibrant ecosystem teeming with newly discovered bioluminescent marine life and strange organisms on the ocean floor.
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Scientists discover multiple new ocean species on deep-sea expeditions

Since last April, the Ocean Census project alone has identified 1,121 previously unknown ocean species, tearing back the veil on a hidden world far beyond our current understanding.

Dr. Elena Ortiz·May 19, 2026