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Category: Evolution

Adaptations Biology Evolution Habitats Hadal & Trench Organisms

How Life Thrives Under the Ocean’s Crushing Pressure

Dr. M June 17, 2024 No Comments

Like most deep-sea biologists, I have a large collection of decorated Styrofoam cups. A couple dozen line the bookshelf of my office, each displaying a…

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Adaptations Biology Evolution Organisms Seeps, Vent, & Whale Falls

Surviving Toxic Havens

Dr. M May 23, 2024 No Comments

The ROV Global Explorer reaches bottom at around 9:01 am, nearly 3.5 kilometers deep  in the Gulf of Mexico.  The 1.5-ton machine flies nimbly through…

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Biology Evolution Genetics New Research New Species Organisms Scientist! Seeps, Vent, & Whale Falls

Introducing a New Species: My Namesake, a New Bone-Eating Worm

Dr. M April 23, 2024 No Comments

Osedax worms, or the ‘bone eating’ worms are little soft sacks resembling snotty little flowers. The “bone devourer” is not quite accurate as the worms…

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Cephalopods Evolution New Research Organisms Paleobiology

Ancient Origins of the Vampire Squid

Dr. M March 5, 2024 No Comments

Delving into the evolutionary past of the enigmatic deep-sea vampire squid, Vampyroteuthis infernalis, has long been a pursuit shrouded in mystery. However, recent discoveries, such…

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Abyss Adaptations Crustacean Evolution Organisms

The Many Clawed, Blind Lobsters of the Deep

Dr. M February 29, 2024 No Comments

In the profound darkness of the ocean’s depths, organisms face a choice concerning their visual capabilities. Some species evolve specialized eyes that grow to astonishing…

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Adaptations Biology Echinoderms Evolution New Research Organisms

Holy Glowing Sea Cucumbers!

Dr. M January 25, 2024 No Comments

When we ponder bioluminescence, our minds often conjure images of mesmerizing squids and radiant fish, captivating our imagination with their dazzling displays. However, as research…

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Biology Coral Coral Reef Evolution New Research

From Depths Unknown: Deciphering the Origins of Deep-Sea Biodiversity

Dr. M December 28, 2023 No Comments

The deep sea host a remarkably high diversity of life, a realm teeming with an astonishing array of species with a vast set of adaptations…

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Cnidaria Development Evolution Mating & Reproduction Organisms Pelagic

The Ocean’s Gelantinous Christmas Tinsel

Dr. M December 19, 2023 No Comments

The above photo is of Apolemia lanosa a type of siphonophore belonging to phylum Cnidaria that also includes corals and jellies.  It’s basically the ocean’s…

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Adaptations Biology Ecology Evolution Hadal & Trench Organisms

The Hidden World of Extreme Ocean Depths: Life and Pressures in the Trenches

Dr. M December 11, 2023 No Comments

The highest known pressure in the deep oceans coincides with the maximum known depth in the southern end of the Mariana Trench, the Challenger Deep.…

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Abyss Adaptations Benthic Biology Ecology Evolution Fish Organisms Weird

The Upside Down Feeding Fish of the Deep

Dr. M December 10, 2023

The deep-sea anglerfish commands fascination, although admittedly, it might not be everyone’s cup of tea—I’m content sticking with the anglerfish enthusiasts. Among these captivating creatures,…

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