Four new species of single-cell organisms have been discovered in the depths of the Pacific. The single-celled xenophyophores were found by researchers from the U.K.’s National Oceanography Center, … [Read more...] about Strange new species discovered in Pacific Ocean ‘abyss’
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Lost Continent of Zealandia revealed in amazing detail in new map
Deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, most of the remnants of a 2 million square foot lost continent known as Zealandia have fascinated scientists since 2017.Now, researchers from GNS Science in New Zealand … [Read more...] about Lost Continent of Zealandia revealed in amazing detail in new map
Underwater rivers discovered along Australia’s coastline
Scientists in Australia have discovered unusual underwater rivers along the country’s coastline.The rivers, which are along most of Australia’s continental shelf, were found by scientists from the … [Read more...] about Underwater rivers discovered along Australia’s coastline
Giant squid washes up on South African beach in rare sighting
A fully intact giant squid washed up on a beach in South Africa earlier this month – a rare sighting for an animal that was only first captured on video in its natural habitat seven years ago.“Seeing … [Read more...] about Giant squid washes up on South African beach in rare sighting
Massive underwater rivers were discovered off the coast of Australia
Massive, underwater rivers have been discovered hidden off Australia's coasts by robotic ocean gliders. These rivers could be critical for moving material from the coasts to the deep ocean, the … [Read more...] about Massive underwater rivers were discovered off the coast of Australia
British diver photobombed after getting underwater cuddle from grey seal
Now that's a photobomb.An English diver managed to get the experience of a lifetime after he took underwater images — and was embraced by a seal.Ben Burville, an NHS doctor and visiting marine … [Read more...] about British diver photobombed after getting underwater cuddle from grey seal
Former NASA astronaut makes historic dive to ocean’s deepest point, calls space station crew
Former NASA astronaut Kathy Sullivan successfully completed a historic dive into the Mariana trench on Sunday before speaking to the crew of the International Space Station from the depths of the … [Read more...] about Former NASA astronaut makes historic dive to ocean’s deepest point, calls space station crew
Sea level rise could wipe out mangrove forests by 2050, study says
Mangrove forests could drown under rising seas by 2050 if more is not done to curb greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new study.Scientists examined sediment data from 78 mangrove ecosystems from … [Read more...] about Sea level rise could wipe out mangrove forests by 2050, study says
How Big Data helps researchers protect the high seas’ biodiversity
The planet's high seas have become areas where lots of human activity takes place -- including fishing, transportation and mining -- that could threaten their biodiversity, according to researchers.No … [Read more...] about How Big Data helps researchers protect the high seas’ biodiversity
Great Barrier reef sees most widespread bleaching ever recorded, scientists say
Australia's Great Barrier reef is experiencing its most widespread bleaching event ever recorded.Coral bleaching is caused by thermal stress due to spikes in sea temperatures during unusually hot … [Read more...] about Great Barrier reef sees most widespread bleaching ever recorded, scientists say
