Marine Biology

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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.

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.

Deep Frontiers

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.

Deep Frontiers

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