deep sea Microbiology Enigmatic microorganisms from the depths Magneto might be happy to find about this recently discovered magnetic microorganism from the deep sea
deep sea See ya later, alligator! The cycle of life for alligators in the deep sea Scientists sank an alligator to the depths of the Gulf to see what snaps
Biological oceanography The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Marine Snow Did you know that it snows in the ocean? How tiny ocean particles impact Earth’s climate.
deep sea Taking a long, hard look at a classic deep-sea theory Diversity is lower where there is less food: a fundamental deep-sea ecology theory. Is this true everywhere in the deep…
Ocean Acidification A story of sacrifice in the deep sea A recent study finds that certain seashells dissolve themselves to preserve their shelled siblings, with implications for Earth’s climate.
deep sea The deep-sea paradox: a vast desert-like habitat teeming with microscopic diversity Animals smaller than a grain of sand dominate the diversity on Earth, especially in the world’s largest biome: the deep…
Behavior Cookiecutter sharks chomp on everything, everywhere From deep-sea crabs to large apex predators near the surface, nothing seems to escape the sharp jaws of cookiecutter sharks.
deep sea What does the deep sea sound like? Researchers based out of Japan show that deep-sea habitats sound distinct from both shallow water, coastal habitats, and from one…
Conservation Deep Sea Mining Could Bring Havoc to the Ocean Floor A new study finds that deep-sea mining could significantly decrease the biodiversity of the deep sea. It turns out that…
Behavior The New Technology That is Capturing Giant Squids on Camera Taming monsters does not require brute force, but a change of mind acquired through knowledge and scientific inquiry. And in…
deep sea There are plenty more fish in the deep sea! The deep sea is far from desolate. In their latest research, Dr. Leitner et al. observe the most fish ever…
Biology Under pressure: Amphipod uses aluminum to survive in the deep sea Crushing pressures and freezing temperatures prevent many animals from surviving in the deepest depths of our oceans; yet, somehow, a…
Behavior Biological oceanography deep sea Ecology Red Light, Green Light… Squid Light? It's spooky season! And what better way to celebrate than learning about the creatures of the deep? This recent paper…
Biological oceanography deep sea Deep Sea Vampires and Octopods Happy (early) Halloween from the depths of the sea! The two animals from this study live in the deep sea…
Plastic Life in Plastic: 14 Million Tonnes of Microplastics Likely on Sea Floor The deep-sea floor has always fascinated scientists and ocean lovers alike with its mystery and wonder. For the first time…
Book Review deep sea Evolution Hiding at its best: Ultra-black fish of the deep sea Animals stay hidden from predators using different skin colors and patterns as camouflage. Scientists recently discovered a unique way some…
deep sea Upward and onward: how deep-sea larvae utilize vertical swimming to disperse across ocean basins Deep-sea larvae show vastly different dispersal ability and pathways based on simulating how they swim.
Behavior The view from a sperm whale’s nose What happens if you place a microphone on the tip of a sperm whale’s nose? Putting anything on the nose…
Coral How corals thrive in deep ocean waters Ever wonder how corals live in the cold, dark depths of the ocean? How could climate change impact these organisms?…
deep sea Telling time in the deep sea Can animals tell time in the pitch black of the deep-sea? Find out how researchers Dr. Audrey Mat and others…