Scientists discover surprising animal ecosystem thriving under the seafloor
Previously, scientists thought only microbes and viruses could live beneath the seafloor crust where tectonic plates meet.
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Hidden World Uncovered: Scientists Discover Thriving Ecosystem Beneath Ocean’s Seafloor
A recent deep-sea expedition has uncovered a previously unknown ecosystem beneath the ocean floor, where communities of ...
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Massive ocean discovered beneath the Earth's crust containing more water than on the surface
It feels like there have been staggering science stories emerging every other day recently, all of which have blown our tiny ...
Giant tubeworms part of thriving ecosystem found under the seafloor in the Pacific
"It was once believed that only microbes and viruses inhabited the subseafloor crust beneath hydrothermal vents," the study ...
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Scientists make promising revelation about abandoned fishing gear: 'We've shown that you can, in fact, clean up ... the ocean'
Research published in the journal Science analyzed the impacts of plastic pollution over 40 years on the seals as well as ...
Ocean eddy currents funnel extreme heat and cold to the life-filled depths
On land, we're familiar with heat waves and cold snaps. But the deep sea also experiences prolonged periods of hot and cold.
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Nordic Scientists Sound Alarm Over Atlantic Ocean Current Collapse
More than 40 climate scientists are urging Nordic ministers to address potential catastrophic changes in the Atlantic Ocean current that could disrupt weather and ecosystems. The collapse of this ...
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Curbing Harmful Fisheries Subsidies: A Path Toward Ocean Sustainability and Food Security
The WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies aims to curb harmful subsidies contributing to overfishing, with global partnerships ...
Marine carbon dioxide removal is about to go big
Following its Singaporean pilot project, carbon sequestration start-up Equatic aims to build a massive plant in Quebec.
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A New Marine Sanctuary Off California Will Be Co-Managed by Indigenous Peoples
NOAA designated the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary this month, following a decade of advocacy by supporters. The ...
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Scientists Call For More Research Into Ocean Acidification Danger
Ocean acidification could “fundamentally change the marine ecosystem” and cause irreversible damage if left unaddressed, according to a new analysis. A report published by Economist Impact’s nonprofit ...
COP16: From forests to oceans, nature in a dire state
Because forests are home to the most plant and animal species in any ecosystem, including 68% of mammal species, scientists ...