It was only 3 years ago when the northernmost vents were found in the Arctic Ocean at 71 degrees, just above Iceland. Dr. Rolf Pedersen…
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TGIF: mmmmmm… Whale
This whale fall video was produced by the laboratory of Dr. Craig Smith, University of Hawaii (craigsmi at hawaii dot edu).
View More TGIF: mmmmmm… WhaleFriday Deep Sea Picture: Polychaete From Aquarium
The following polychaete worm, probably a Nereid, was found in our deep sea mussel tanks. Often times we will collect a bunch of mussels in…
View More Friday Deep Sea Picture: Polychaete From AquariumEpsilonproteobacteria Everywhere
“Epsilonproteobacteria, it turns out, are one of the predominant groups of extremophiles in marine systems. In one environmental DNA sample taken from a hydrothermal vent,…
View More Epsilonproteobacteria EverywhereBacteria On Rocks
Here’s a quiz for you kids. Which of the habitats above possesses the most microbes? A. Fresh Volcanic Basalt on the seafloor, B. Sargasso Sea…
View More Bacteria On RocksBrittlestar City: The Video
Brittlestar City
On a seamount near Macquarie Ridge lies a city several kilometers down. No mermaids, merman, or Snorkels reside here. Rather millions of brittlestars, living arm…
View More Brittlestar CityDeep Coral Grove Video
Bubblegum trees and red tree coral from Georges Bank Nova Scotia.
View More Deep Coral Grove VideoMeet Bowie, Canada’s Newest MPA!
Bowie Seamount, Canada’s newest Marine Protected Area. OTTAWA (AFP) — An underwater volcanic mountain teaming with ocean life off Canada’s Pacific Coast has been added…
View More Meet Bowie, Canada’s Newest MPA!Meet Bowie, Canada's Newest MPA!
Bowie Seamount, Canada’s newest Marine Protected Area. OTTAWA (AFP) — An underwater volcanic mountain teaming with ocean life off Canada’s Pacific Coast has been added…
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