Scientists Explore the Seafloor of Chilean Patagonia to Reconstruct Impacts of Volcanic Eruptions
Examining evidence of past volcanic behavior is the key to improved knowledge of future geohazards in Northern Patagonia and their[…]
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Tag: ocean exploration
New Seamount & Previously Unknown Species Discovered in High Priority Area for International Marine Protection
Twenty possible new species were discovered across ten seamounts, the first-ever recording of a rare squid, and thriving deep-sea coral[…]
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Scientists Locate Chile’s Deepest Known Cold Seeps
Research expedition locates chemical ecosystems supporting life in the deep off the coast of Antofagasta. ANTOFAGASTA, Chile— Scientists on a[…]
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New Technologies Revise Scientists’ Understanding of The Oxygen Minimum Zone
A new technology detects trace amounts of oxygen in an environment where previously these life-supporting molecules were below the limit[…]
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Scientists Find Pristine Ecosystems on High-Sea Seamounts
Deep-sea coral reefs, sponge gardens, and the deepest photosynthesizing coral in the world found along the Salas y Gómez Ridge[…]
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Four New Seamounts Discovered in The High Seas
Tallest of underwater features discovered by crew of research vessel Falkor (too) stands over 1.5 miles high The crew of[…]
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Scientists Confirm Underwater Mountains Harbor Abundant Life Off Chiles’s Coast
An international team explores vulnerable deep-sea ecosystems and sees more than 100 species never-before observed by scientists. VALPARAISO, Chile –[…]
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Scientists Discover Four New Species of Deep-Sea Octopus
Unexpected octopus diversity found in Costa Rica’s deep sea, along with a new deep-sea skate nursery. Puntarenas, Costa Rica –[…]
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Scientists Locate New Hydrothermal Vent Field Using State-of-The-Art Mapping Technology
Scientists utilize high-resolution mapping technologies to find new hydrothermal vents inside the Galápagos Marine Reserve, as well as 15 species[…]
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Squat Lobsters Guide Scientists to New Hydrothermal Vent Field
After 43 hours of searching, international science team discovers new hydrothermal vent field off the Western Galápagos Puerto Ayora, Ecuador–[…]
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