Deep sea an untapped 'evolutionary engine' as dataset yields 500 million unique genes

The deep sea is a unique "evolutionary engine," with one of the richest and most unexplored sources of genetic diversity on ...
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Life forms from the darkest corners of the ocean

Have you ever looked at a creature and thought, “This can’t possibly be from Earth”? That feeling becomes surprisingly common once you dive into the mysterious world of the deep ocean. Far below the ...
EurekAlert!

Newly discovered “whale necropolis” enhances understanding of deep-sea ecology

Researchers from the Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering (IDSSE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in ...
Earth.com

Scientists found strange life clinging to rocks in the deepest parts of the ocean

Strange living communities found in rocks at the deepest parts of the ocean have astonished scientists around the world.
Forbes

A Biologist Spotlights 3 Of The Rarest Deep-Sea Fish — 1 Was Recently ‘Captured’ Alive For The First Time

These three fish are freaks, phantoms and mysteries of the deep. Here’s what we’ve learned from the rare glimpses we’ve had of their lives. The deep sea is one of Earth’s final frontiers. Given its ...
The University of Chicago Chronicle

UChicago paleontologists investigate how life entered and adapted to the deep sea

The deep sea is a dark, cold place. It’s just a few degrees above freezing, subject to immense pressure, and beyond the reach of the sunlight needed for photosynthesis. The life that does survive in ...
The Conversation

Mining the ocean floor: 5 deep‑sea sources of critical minerals essential to technology, and the fragile marine life at risk

You may be hearing a lot lately about critical minerals and rare earth elements. These natural materials are essential to industry and modern technology – everything from cellphones to fighter jets.