Science and Exploration

Marine Biology

6 articles

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.
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Underwater drone discovers resilient coral reef off West Africa

More than 175 feet beneath the waves off the coast of Benin, West Africa, a coral reef once considered dead for six decades has been rediscovered, alive and thriving.

Mateo Rojas·July 21, 2026
A deep-sea submersible illuminates a vibrant, bioluminescent coral reef, with holographic data visualizations overlaid on the dark ocean environment.
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9 Data Visualization Techniques for Deep-Sea Ecosystems

A single deep-sea expedition can generate terabytes of sensor data and imagery, yet much of this rich information remains locked in static 2D charts, hindering critical discoveries about fragile ecosy

Sofia Petrova·July 20, 2026
A vibrant, healthy coral reef ecosystem thriving with diverse marine life, juxtaposed against the starkness of bleached coral in the background.
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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·June 21, 2026
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
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