Deep-sea corals are home to previously unknown bacteria with extremely small genomes, scientists discover
The research team studied several colonies of two soft coral species ... Vohsen et al, Discovery of deep-sea coral symbionts ...
‘Tiny’ creature — with long polyps and tentacles — found near AL coast is new species
Courtesy Andrea Quattrini A new small sea creature was discovered during a recent offshore expedition near the Alabama coast, ...
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The Arctic Seafloor Is Full of Life — And We’re About to Destroy It
The Arctic Ocean is more than just icy waters, it harbors vibrant ecosystems — but it also harbors valuable oil, gas, and ...
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Unexpected ecosystem found deep below Red Sea Coral Reef
Scientists from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and the National Center for Wildlife (NCW) report in PNAS NEXUS an unusual ecosystem below the third largest coral reef ...
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866 new marine species discovered, revealing ocean’s hidden wonders
Among the 866 newly discovered species are a guitar-shaped shark, a fan-like coral, and a venomous deep-sea snail with harpoon-like teeth, all part of an extensive effort to document marine life ...
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‘Tiny’ creature — with long polyps and tentacles — found near AL coast is new species
A new soft coral species has been discovered near the Alabama coast, scientists said. This is the first of the family to be found in the region. Courtesy Andrea Quattrini A new small sea creature ...