Deep Sea
Researchers have discovered 24 previously unknown species of deep-sea amphipods in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone of the central Pacific Ocean, including an entirely new superfamily. The findings, detailed in a ZooKeys special issue published on March 24, highlight previously unknown branches of life in one of Earth's least explored ecosystems. The work advances efforts to catalog biodiversity amid growing interest in deep-sea mining.
Rapportert av AI
Scientists are alarmed by the absence of zombie worms on whale bones placed in the deep ocean off British Columbia. After 10 years of monitoring, none of these key ecosystem engineers appeared, likely due to low oxygen levels. The finding raises concerns about climate-driven disruptions to deep-sea habitats.