Deep-sea hydrothermal vent ecosystems are unique environments found on the ocean floor, characterized by the presence of mineral-rich hot water that supports diverse biological communities.

[New Paper] Meet Delectopecten thermus, a new species of Glass Scallop from a deep-sea hot vent in Okinawa Trough, Japan! We ...

One would think that a volcano was not the most hospitable place for living organisms. However, the Borealis Mud Volcano, at ...

Sunlight penetrates no farther than a few hundred feet down, leaving the deep-sea floor as dark as the deepest cave. With no sunlight, there are no plants; all vent life belongs to the animal kingdom.

“The Arctic seabed plays an important role in oil and gas extraction activities and the emerging deep-sea mining industry,” Ms Panieri noted. Studying natural methane emissions like those from ...

We are exploring the role of hydrothermal vents in driving the evolution of novel adaptations in deep-sea animals, throughout the 500+ million year history of complex life on our planet. In many parts ...

A study gives possible insight into the underprediction of sea ice depletion and the formation of Arctic cyclones. The study could lead to more accurate weather and climate models and better ...

An ancient mud volcano has been discovered 400 metres deep in the Barents Sea. Scientists believe it could be a refuge for vulnerable Arctic marine species. The Borealis Mud Volcano was spotted ...

These processes shape the surrounding seabed, forming a unique deep-sea environment. Contrary to expectations, this deep-sea volcano is not barren but serves as a sanctuary for marine species.