Scientists explored the seafloor after an iceberg broke off the Antarctic ice sheet. They were shocked by what they found.
A calving iceberg exposed a region that never before had been seen by human eyes, revealing a vibrant, thriving ecosystem ...
When the crew aboard an ocean science expedition learned that an iceberg the size of Chicago had broken off from an Antarctic ...
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Interesting Engineering on MSNMassive iceberg breakaway exposes undiscovered creatures beneath Antarctic watersGiant sea spiders, octopuses, ice fish, corals, and sponges—some likely to be hundreds of years old—were discovered in a ...
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Smithsonian Magazine on MSNTiny Antarctic Krill Benefit the Planet in Big Ways, but Face a Barrage of ThreatsThe bountiful creatures sequester carbon and are a vital food source for marine predators, but their future is uncertain ...
In large part thanks to being in the right place at the right time, researchers discovered a thriving marine ecosystem ...
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Smithsonian Magazine on MSNA Chicago-Sized Iceberg Broke Off From Antarctica, Revealing a Hidden Ecosystem Never Seen BeforeWhen the A-84 iceberg calved in January, it unveiled a 209-square-mile swath of seafloor. Nearby scientists rushed to the ...
Bacteria and other single-celled microorganisms in the seas around Antarctica are strongly influenced by water temperature ...
Crustaceans, snails, worms and fish are among the dozens of creatures that deep-sea explorers discovered under a massive ...
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