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science1 month ago•2 min saved

NOAA Solves Golden Orb Mystery: Remnant of a Giant Deep-Sea Anemone

NOAA researchers solved the nearly three-year mystery of the “golden orb,” finding it is not an egg, sponge, or alien but a remnant of dead cells that attached to rock at the base of the giant deep-sea anemone Relicanthus daphneae. Initial DNA barcoding was inconclusive, but whole-genome sequencing confirmed animal DNA and a close match to Relicanthus daphneae, after the orb was collected during a 2023 Gulf of Alaska expedition and sent to the Smithsonian for study.

via USA Today|

#deep-sea #genomics #noaa

science1 month ago•4 min saved

Gulf of Alaska’s golden orb traced to a giant deep-sea anemone relic

NOAA and the Smithsonian have identified the 2023-found 'golden orb' in the Gulf of Alaska as a remnant of Relicanthus daphneae, a rarely seen giant deep-sea anemone, specifically the anchoring base attached to rock. The fibrous, stinging-cell mass initially puzzled scientists, but multidisciplinary analysis confirmed its cnidarian origin and linked it to the same species observed in the Mariana Islands, highlighting ongoing deep-sea mysteries revealed by expeditions like Seascape Alaska 5.

via Fox News|

#deep-sea #discovery #noaa

science4 months ago•3 min saved

Scientists Discover Possible Sunken Road in Little-Explored Seafloor Area

Scientists exploring the largely unmapped seafloor near Hawaii discovered a natural formation resembling a stone-paved path, made of volcanic crust, highlighting the vast unknowns of Earth's deep oceans and providing insights into underwater geology and ecosystems.

via Indian Defence Review|

#marine-geology #ocean-exploration #science

science5 months ago•4 min saved

Unveiling the Mysteries of the Ocean's Twilight Zone

Scientists exploring Guam's deep ocean twilight zone discovered new species and collected data indicating climate change impacts, highlighting the region's ecological importance and vulnerability, despite the challenges of deep-sea diving.

via KSL.com|

#climate-change #deep-sea-discovery #marine-life

science5 months ago•4 min saved

Deep Ocean Discoveries Revealed Amidst Human Trash

Scientists from the California Academy of Sciences conducted deep dives into Guam's ocean twilight zone, discovering new species and gathering data on climate change impacts, revealing that even these deep, previously thought to be protected, waters are affected by human activity and warming temperatures.

via CNN|

#climate-change #deep-sea-diving #marine-life

world7 months ago•2 min saved

Faulty Engineering Cited in Titan Submersible Implosion Investigation

The US National Transportation Safety Board's investigation into the Titan submersible's 2023 implosion reveals engineering flaws and safety issues, with the redacted expert identified as filmmaker and ocean enthusiast James Cameron, who has publicly criticized the investigation and shared his insights on deep-sea exploration.

via AV Club|

#investigation #james-cameron #ocean-exploration

science7 months ago•3 min saved

Deep-Sea 'Tusked' Creature Discovered with Unusual Cargo

A recent study describes 14 new marine species discovered at depths over 5,000 meters, including a tusk shell with a sea anemone attached, highlighting the vast unknowns of ocean life and showcasing advanced imaging techniques used in deep-sea research.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|

#deep-sea-creatures #marine-biodiversity #marine-biology

science7 months ago•7 min saved

8 Unbelievable Deep-Sea Creatures That Will Shock You

The article explores eight bizarre and terrifying deep-sea creatures, highlighting their unique adaptations to the dark, cold, and pressurized environment of the ocean's depths, including their roles in climate regulation, survival strategies, and potential insights into extraterrestrial life.

via Mental Floss|

#bizarre-animals #deep-sea-creatures #extreme-adaptations

science8 months ago•5 min saved

Unveiling the Ocean's Nightmares: Bizarre Deep-Sea Creatures Discovered

The article describes the fascinating and mysterious barreleye fish, a deep-sea creature with a transparent head and upward-facing tubular eyes that can rotate forward, allowing it to see in the dark depths of the Pacific Ocean. Its unique adaptations for survival in the midnight zone have intrigued scientists, especially after a 2009 expedition captured live footage, revealing new insights into its anatomy and behavior. The fish's features may inspire technological innovations, and it remains a symbol of the vast, largely unexplored ocean depths.

via Indian Defence Review|

#barreleye-fish #bioluminescence #deep-sea-creature

technology9 months ago•1 min saved

No Man's Sky Announces Massive Oceans and Customizable Ships in Upcoming Update

Hello Games' upcoming game Light No Fire will feature a large Earth-sized planet with real oceans and large boats, utilizing technology shared with the recent No Man's Sky update Voyagers, which introduces massive ships and multiplayer crew features.

via GameSpot|

#game-technology #light-no-fire #no-mans-sky

science9 months ago•5 min saved

Cyborg Jellyfish Developed to Explore and Monitor Deep Ocean Zones

Scientists have developed 'cyborg' moon jellyfish by attaching electronic devices to steer and equip them with sensors, enabling the study of deep-sea environments and climate change effects more efficiently and ethically, leveraging the jellyfish's natural resilience and energy efficiency for ocean exploration.

via Earth.com|

#cyborg-animals #environmental-monitoring #jellyfish

science9 months ago•1 min saved

Ghostly Sea Creature Surprises Researchers with Shocking Encounter

Scientists from the Schmidt Ocean Institute were astonished when a crab appeared to conjure and steal a fish from behind a coral, revealing surprising behavior in deep-sea marine life.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|

#crabs #deep-sea-creatures #marine-biology

science10 months ago•2 min saved

Deep-Sea Cow Carcass Drop Sparks Unexpected Shark Encounters

Scientists conducting a deep-sea experiment in the South China Sea observed eight Pacific sleeper sharks, marking the first recorded presence of this species in the region. The sharks displayed complex feeding behaviors, including queueing and size-based aggression, and exhibited unique eye retraction as a protective adaptation. This discovery suggests a broader and more complex range for the species than previously known, raising new questions about deep-sea predator behaviors and distribution.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#behavioral-study #deep-sea-sharks #marine-biology

science10 months ago•2 min saved

Scientists Discover New Deep-Sea Predator at 8,000 Meters

Scientists have discovered a new active predator, Dulcibella camanchaca, at nearly 8,000 meters deep in the Atacama Trench, challenging previous beliefs that such extreme environments only host scavengers and revealing a more complex deep-sea ecosystem.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#atacama-trench #deep-sea #dulcibella-camanchaca

science11 months ago•3 min saved

Colossal Squid's Hidden Face Revealed for the First Time

Scientists may have captured the first footage of a juvenile colossal squid in its natural habitat around Antarctica using a deep-sea camera attached to a tourism vessel, marking a significant breakthrough in studying this elusive creature, although confirmation is still pending peer review.

via AOL.com|

#antarctica #colossal-squid #deep-sea-footage