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science5 days ago•12 min saved

Plastic at the Hadal Depth: The Challenger Deep Sighting and the Broader Deep-Sea Debris Trend

In 2019 Victor Vescovo reached about 10,927 metres in the Challenger Deep and reported seeing something that looked like a plastic bag, but the observation was hedged and not recovered; subsequent analysis notes that a JAMSTEC study had already logged a plastic bag at 10,898 metres, and broader research shows single-use plastic debris is common at hadal depths, making the general claim of plastic in the deep sea well-supported even if the specific bag sighting isn’t definitively confirmed.

via Space Daily|

#challenger-deep #deep-sea-debris #hadal-zone

science10 months ago•4 min saved

Mystery Surrounds Black Eggs Discovered at 20,000 Feet Depth

Researchers discovered the deepest confirmed free-living flatworm eggs at over 20,000 feet in the Pacific trench, revealing that these worms, which likely originated from shallow waters, can develop in extreme deep-sea conditions, providing new insights into life cycles and adaptation strategies in the abyssal zone.

via Earth.com|

#deep-sea-flatworms #egg-capsules #flatworm-development

science11 months ago•2 min saved

New Deep-Sea Ecosystem Discovered at Record Depths

Scientists have discovered the deepest and most extensive complex ecosystem at 9,000 meters below the sea in the hadal trenches, where life thrives on chemosynthesis using hydrogen sulfide and methane, challenging previous assumptions about the limits of deep-sea ecosystems.

via IFLScience|

#chemosynthesis #deepest-ecosystem #hadal-zone

science1 year ago•3 min saved

Scientists Discover New Predator in Ocean's Mysterious Zone

Scientists have discovered a new predatory crustacean, Dulcibella camanchaca, thriving nearly 8,000 meters below the ocean surface in the Atacama Trench, highlighting the potential for undiscovered life in Earth's deepest, most extreme environments and offering insights relevant to extraterrestrial life exploration.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#atacama-trench #deep-sea-discovery #extreme-environment

science1 year ago•3 min saved

New Deep-Sea Predator Discovered

Scientists have discovered a new crustacean species, Dulcibella camanchaca, in the deepest part of the Atacama Trench at nearly 8,000 meters deep, highlighting the potential for undiscovered life in Earth's extreme environments and inspiring comparisons to the search for extraterrestrial life in oceanic worlds like Europa.

via Yahoo|

#atacama-trench #deep-ocean #dulcibella-camanchaca

science1 year ago•2 min saved

Mysterious Deep-Sea Predator Discovered

Scientists have discovered a new crustacean predator, named Dulcibella camanchaca, in the Atacama Trench, one of the deepest parts of the ocean. This four-centimeter creature, found 8,000 meters below sea level, represents not only a new species but also a new genus, highlighting the trench as a hotspot for unique marine life. The discovery underscores the importance of deep-sea exploration, as researchers continue to uncover the mysteries of Earth's oceans, drawing parallels to the search for life in extraterrestrial oceans, such as those on Jupiter's moon Europa.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#atacama-trench #crustacean-predator #deep-sea-exploration