First-ever capture of a deep-ocean ridge volcanic eruption

A deep-sea submersible explored a remote Pacific mid-ocean ridge, witnessing orange volcanic glow and fresh lava spreading ...
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This sound came from 1,000+ meters deep in the ocean – something isn’t right

Scientists have recorded strange and powerful sounds coming from deep within the ocean, sometimes from depths of over 1,000 meters, yet many of these noises remain unexplained. Despite advanced ...
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The giants lurking in the deep sea

The bathypelagic zone of the ocean is 1,000 to 4,000 meters below the surface. Sometimes it's called the midnight zone, because it's too deep for sunlight to reach. Most animals here are much smaller ...
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Why some species in the deep sea get bigger, while some species get smaller

Thousands of meters below the ocean's surface lurk some gigantic creatures, much larger than their shallow-water brethren. Scientists have a few hunches for why this happens, but the debate continues.