How Life Thrives Under the Ocean’s Crushing Pressure
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…
This is how the dolph-pocalypse starts
A rare defect was spotted on a dolphin in the Gulf of Corinth, Greece back in July 2023. The dolphin appears to have “thumbs” reflecting…
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The Hidden World of Extreme Ocean Depths: Life and Pressures in the Trenches
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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The Upside Down Feeding Fish of the Deep
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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Resurfacing from the Depths: Deep-Sea News Returns!
Dear Ocean Enthusiasts, After several years of silent depths, I’m thrilled to announce the resurgence of Deep-Sea News! Like a hidden treasure awaiting discovery, this…
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Come Take A Field Deep-Sea Biology Class With Me!
The deep sea, areas of the ocean below 200 meters, is the largest biome on Earth‐‐vast, remote, and inhospitable. These conditions create unique challenges for…
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Alligators in the Abyss: Part 2
Connecting the oceans to land are numerous carbon highways. These conduits bring food from land to the ocean, supporting an abundance of life. Our group…
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Slow Road to Recovery after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill for Deep-Sea Communities
The Deepwater Horizon disaster released approximately 4 million barrels of oil from the Macondo Wellhead over the course of 87 days in 2010. Thus, becoming…
View More Slow Road to Recovery after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill for Deep-Sea CommunitiesThe Ocean Cleanup and Floating Marine Life
Earlier this year I warned that The Ocean Cleanup would catch and kill floating marine life. This week they announced they’re collecting plastic, and their picture…
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The lingering and extreme impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on the deep sea
From the darkness emerges a boot. An old leather, steel-toed, work boot. It shouldn’t be there resting on the seafloor nearly two kilometers deep. I’m…
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A very special PSA from Deep-Sea News
Given recent news, we felt compelled to share a couple of tips with our readers. Consider them to be ocean pro-moves.
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