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Japan deep-sea discovery: 38 new species found 5,000 meters deep inside a mysterious ‘glass castle’

A groundbreaking advancement in marine biology occurred with the identification of 38 new marine species collected from the deep waters around Japan! The research, conducted by the Nippon Foundation - Nekton Ocean Census and JAMSTEC as part of their ongoing expeditionary program, began with the examination of the Nankai Trough…

The Times of India · Apr 15

Coral gardens and volcano vents: See what scientists found in the icy depths of the Southern Ocean

The mission was so remote that often the closest humans to the vessel were on the International Space Station.

Euronews · May 18, 2025

Scientists In New Zealand Have Discovered More Than 100 New Species, Including From Unseen Genus

While more than 80% of the ocean has never been explored by humans, scientists in the Bounty Trough, New Zealand, are making a significant turning point. The post Scientists In New Zealand Have Discovered More Than 100 New Species, Including From Unseen Genus first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Apr 10, 2024