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Researchers discovered six new species of ancient, fragile comb jellies in Colombia's ocean using underwater photography. These gelatinous creatures predate dinosaurs and collapse instantly when removed from water.
A four-meter sleeper shark was captured on camera nearly 500 meters deep in Antarctic waters, the first confirmed shark sighting this far south. The discovery reveals these mysterious creatures may have thrived undetected in Earth's coldest ocean for ages.
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.
Researchers discovered a bright yellow coral that flashes green light when touched, the first bioluminescent animal ever documented inside a deep-sea cave. The new species, found 1,260 feet down near Japan, reveals how much of our ocean still holds surprises.
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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 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.
An ocean expedition off Argentina's coast discovered the world's largest known reef of a rare deep-sea coral, spanning nearly the size of Vatican City. The team also found 28 suspected new species and ecosystems teeming with life in waters once thought to be less diverse. ##
Scientists found the strongest evidence yet that Mars once held an ocean half the size of the Red Planet. The discovery suggests ancient Mars could have supported life.
Scientists discovered a partially frozen ocean beneath the ice of Saturn's largest moon, creating conditions that could support life. The slushy mix of ice and liquid water makes this distant world one of the most promising places to search for alien life.
New satellite imagery reveals Mars once had a massive ocean covering its northern hemisphere 3 billion years ago. High-resolution photos show river deltas that match Earth's coastal features almost perfectly.
Scientists found evidence that Mars once held a massive ocean across its northern hemisphere, potentially supporting life billions of years ago. New images reveal ancient shorelines that could rewrite what we know about water on the Red Planet.
New evidence suggests Mars once held a massive ocean across its northern hemisphere, potentially supporting life billions of years ago. Scientists discovered ancient shoreline features at identical elevations across the Red Planet's largest canyon system.