Deep Sea Research News

science12 days ago•10 min saved

China unveils Open-Sea Floating Island, a mobile deep-sea science platform

China launches the Open-Sea Floating Island, the world’s first ultra-large, all-weather floating marine research platform designed to operate in harsh offshore conditions. The three-part system—central semi-submersible platform, ship-based laboratories, and land support—will enable deep-sea exploration, testing of mining and offshore equipment, and improved typhoon forecasting, with completion targeted for 2030 and depths up to 32,800 feet.

via Interesting Engineering|

#china #deep-sea-research #floating-island

science1 month ago•21 min saved

Antarctic Sleeper Shark Marks a First in Deep-Sea Footage

An underwater camera off the South Shetland Islands captured the first footage of a sleeper shark in Antarctic waters at about 1,608 feet depth, suggesting the species ranges farther south than previously known; researchers from Minderoo-UWA Deep-Sea Research Centre note that ocean warming could be expanding its habitat.

via Digital Camera World|

#antarctica #ap-news #deep-sea-research

science7 months ago•5 min saved

US Coastal Underwater Volcano Expected to Erupt in 2025

Axial Seamount, the most active submarine volcano off the Pacific Northwest, is expected to erupt in 2025, providing a unique opportunity for scientific research on early life origins and deep-sea ecosystems, though concerns about potential equipment damage and funding cuts pose challenges.

via IFLScience|

#axial-seamount #deep-sea-research #eruption-2025

science8 months ago•4 min saved

Scientists Discover Ocean Barrier Preventing Jellyfish Crossings

Scientists have discovered a mysterious biological boundary in the North Atlantic Ocean that separates two nearly identical jellyfish species, with the North Atlantic Drift current playing a key role in this ecological division, highlighting the complexity of deep-sea biodiversity and evolution.

via Indian Defence Review|

#deep-sea-research #jellyfish #marine-biology

science-and-nature2 years ago•2 min saved

"Discovery of 328-Tentacled Sea Creature in Japan Unveils New Species"

Scientists exploring the An'ei Seamount off the coast of Japan have discovered a new species of sea pen, named Anthoptilum gnome. This unique creature has 328 tentacles and is one of the few sea pen species that live on rocks. The gnome sea pen is about 4.6 inches long and has a slender leaf-like shape. It was named after gnomes due to its appearance of standing on a rock. This is the first time genetic material has been collected from a rock-dwelling sea pen species, and further research is needed to understand these creatures better.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#deep-sea-research #japan #marine-biology

science-and-nature2 years ago•2 min saved

"Discovery of 328-Tentacled Sea Creature in Japan Unveils New Species"

Scientists exploring the An'ei Seamount off the coast of Japan have discovered a new species of sea pen, named Anthoptilum gnome. This unique creature has 328 tentacles and is one of the few sea pen species that live on rocks. The gnome sea pen is about 4.6 inches long and has a slender leaf-like shape. It was named after gnomes due to its appearance of standing on a rock. This is the first time genetic material has been collected from a rock-dwelling sea pen species, and further research is needed to understand these creatures better.

via AOL|

#deep-sea-research #japan #marine-biology