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Alien Antenna on Deep-Sea Floor

Dr. M January 28, 2024 No Comments

It is somewhat common knowledge now that extraterrestrial creatures have visited us multiple times stoled cows, built the pyramids, and spoke with Nikola Tesla .…

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New video shows the hidden world under Antarctica’s ice

RR Helm December 30, 2016

I’m constantly amazed by the beauty and diversity of life under Antarctica’s ice. Below is one of the best videos I’ve seen of this stunning natural wonder.…

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The Worst Ocean Environments to “Catch Em’ All”

This week the best part of the 90s has returned in full force with the Niantic’s release of Pokémon Go. You guys, this is like…

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Tour the deep Southern Ocean from the safety of your couch

Dr. Martini November 30, 2015 antarctic bottom water raijin Southern Ocean supercomputer

You know I love a good visualization and this one of the Southern Ocean is no slouch. I forgive the somewhat standard narration for the…

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How to hold a piece of the deep sea

RR Helm October 9, 2015

Joan Lederman is holding a truly remarkable bowl. “Do you see those little bumps?” she asks me, pointing to the green glaze. The glassy surface…

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All Walrus. All the time.

Dr. Martini May 22, 2015 Alaska haulout round island Walrus walrus island

It’s Friday and who doesn’t need a little more Walrus in their lives? I certainly do. Streaming live 24-7 from Round Island, Alaska (in the aptly…

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Super Colossal

Douglas Long April 8, 2015 Antarctica Colossal Squid deep sea Mesonychoteuthis New Zealand sperm whale squid Te Papa

Twelve years ago this month, a super squid was captured. On April 1, 2003, a massive squid was pulled up from the sub-antarctic waters south…

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Malacology Monday

Douglas Long March 9, 2015 Gary Busey malacology mineralization molluscs mollusks sea shells shells taxonomy

You already know that Deep Sea News provides expert reporting, in-depth analysis, first-person research, and sarcastic mockery of contemporary topics relevant to our ocean world.…