Taking the seagrass taxi: How foraminifera move from the coast to the depths of the Red Sea
Foraminifera are single-celled marine organisms with a calcareous shell. They not only provide evidence of past habitats, but ...
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The Arctic Seafloor Is Full of Life — And We’re About to Destroy It
The Arctic Ocean is more than just icy waters, it harbors vibrant ecosystems — but it also harbors valuable oil, gas, and ...
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Unexpected ecosystem found deep below Red Sea Coral Reef
Scientists from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and the National Center for Wildlife (NCW) report in PNAS NEXUS an unusual ecosystem below the third largest coral reef ...
Race to name creatures of the deep as mining interest grows
In the cold, lightless Pacific Ocean deep, the seabed is scattered with metal-rich rocks coveted by miners—and huge numbers ...
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Red coral colonies survive a decade after being transplanted in the Medes Islands
The red coral colonies that were transplanted a decade ago on the seabed of the Medes Islands have survived successfully. They are very similar to the original communities and have contributed to the ...