Exciting New Creatures Discovered on Ocean FloorScientists at the University of Southampton have discovered six new animal species in undersea hot springs 2.8 kilometers deep in the southwest Indian Ocean.University of Southampton
Paleontologists have discovered sets of fossils representing three new ichthyosaurs that may have been among the largest animals to have ever lived, reports a new research paper published on April 27, 2022, in the peer-reviewedJournal of Vertebrate Paleontology. Unearthed in the Swiss Alps between ...
The grumpy dwarfgoby, a new fishspecieswith a menacing look, has been discovered in the Red Sea, emphasizing the importance of conservation efforts in this environmentally sensitive area. Researchers from theKing Abdullah University of Science and Technologyand theUniversity of Washingtonhave discovered...
"There is a reason we call these strangePrionopeltaants 'Dracula,'" said Dr. Brian Fisher, who discovered the tiny, subterranean species in Madagascar. "They are known to wound the young of their colonies before drinking their blood -- called 'hemolymph' in insects. It's a bizarre but f...
“Probably only 10% of marine species have been discovered,” Taylor told CNN from onboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s Falkor (too) research vessel while on a 35-day expedition to the South Sandwich Islands in the southern Atlantic Ocean. ...
This finding of the new species, namedBooralana nickorum, emphasizes how much we have yet to learn about oceanic life. This discovery furthers our understanding of the integral role these creatures play in the deep-sea ecosystem and their contribution to overall ocean biodiversity. ...
One new kind of heart urchin had been discovered in 2014, but only as a skeleton. During this recent dive, the researchers found a living version adorned with pinkish-white spines. Also newly identified is a hot pink and orange sea slug (also called a nudibranch), an inv...
D. Its creatures on it. 2. How did the scientists draw their conclusion? A. They drew the ancient oceans on Mars. B. They found the lost waters of the ancient ocean. C. They discovered signs left by the ancient sea. D. They found evidence by studying areas on earth. 3. What made...
One of the reasons sharks are endangered is that they are hunted for their fins,which are used in shark fin soup.The sharks that are hunted most for their fins include blue and tiger sharks,which were regarded as dangerous creatures.Thanks to this agreement,around 95% of sharks...
There are several excellent spots for whale-watching in New Zealand. However,Kaikouraon the South Island is one of the more renowned destinations in which to observe these fabulous creatures. Set against the backdrop of the majestic Kaikoura Ranges, this deep ocean trench located just offshore cr...