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Scientists exploring Argentina's deep ocean discovered 28 new species, including a giant phantom jellyfish as long as a school bus with 33-foot arms. The rare creature has been spotted fewer than 120 times since 1899.
Argentine scientists exploring the deep sea discovered a rare phantom jellyfish with arms stretching 33 feet long. The expedition also found the world's largest known cold-water coral reef teeming with unexpected life.
Japan is preparing to extract rare earth minerals from the ocean floor 2,000 kilometers from Tokyo, aiming to reduce its heavy reliance on Chinese imports. The breakthrough test could reshape how nations secure critical materials for smartphones, electric vehicles, and defense technology.
A rare armored mollusk from three miles beneath the ocean got its scientific name from the internet. Over 8,000 people worldwide helped name the deep-sea creature Ferreiraella populi, meaning "of the people."
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Scientists spotted a rare giant phantom jelly the length of a school bus gliding through Argentine waters 820 feet below the surface. The December expedition also uncovered 28 potential new species and revealed thriving deep-sea ecosystems no one knew existed.
Scientists in the Florida Keys are discovering powerful new medicines hidden in microscopic ocean organisms. Their work could lead to breakthroughs in cancer treatment, Alzheimer's research, and solutions to antibiotic resistance.
Scientists exploring the deep sea off Argentina's coast spotted a giant phantom jellyfish nearly as long as a school bus. The rare sighting reveals how much wonder still exists in our ocean's least explored depths.
Marine researchers discovered nearly 800 species living 4,000 meters below the Pacific Ocean, most never seen before. The five-year study reveals both the wonder of deep-sea life and how future mining might affect one of Earth's least explored places.
Japan just made history by pulling rare earth minerals from 6,000 meters below the Pacific Ocean, a world-first mission that could transform the country's economic independence. The breakthrough could supply Japan with centuries worth of critical materials for phones, electric cars, and green technology.
Researchers are heading back to the deep Pacific Ocean to solve one of the sea's most intriguing mysteries: oxygen appearing 4,000 meters down where sunlight can't reach. Armed with $5.2 million in funding and custom-built equipment, they're determined to discover what's creating this unexpected source of life-giving gas.
Scientists aboard OceanX's research vessel are diving nearly 1,000 meters deep off Indonesia to discover new species and compounds that could become future medicines. The mission combines cutting-edge technology with compelling storytelling to make ocean research accessible to everyone.
A state-of-the-art research ship off Indonesia is helping scientists explore ocean depths rarely seen by human eyes, revealing extraordinary creatures and potential medical breakthroughs. These submersible dives are making deep-sea research more accessible and inspiring a new generation of ocean explorers.
A billionaire-backed vessel is revolutionizing marine research by pairing cutting-edge science with Hollywood-level storytelling. OceanXplorer partners with local scientists worldwide to explore the deep sea while sharing discoveries with millions online.
Scientists just cracked the code on predicting massive earthquakes along the Pacific Coast by studying mud on the ocean floor. Their breakthrough could give communities a clearer timeline for preparing for the next big one.
Scientists using underwater robots have cracked the code on reading ancient earthquake records hidden in deep ocean mud. Their breakthrough could help predict when the next massive quake will strike the Pacific Northwest.