Scientists from Scripps Institution of Oceanography descended thousands of meters where they likely discovered dozens of new animal species. Creatures flourish where methane gas seeps into the ocean ...

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The phenomenon of 'dark oxygen,' whereby deep-sea metallic nodules generate oxygen without sunlight, is reshaping our ...

A massive underwater volcano known as Axial Seamount could erupt soon, completely reshaping the floor of the Pacific Ocean.

A flurry of criticism followed the article’s publication, including from the deep-sea mining company that funded the study, ...

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Researchers who discovered “dark oxygen” on the ocean floor are planning a new project to learn even more about their ...

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Deep-seafloor organisms consume oxygen which scientists believe is produced by seawater electrolysis without light or sunshine.

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A Boston University led team of scientists analyzed a Pacific Ocean seamount that is teeming with biologically diverse corals ...

The shock discovery that metallic nodules could be producing oxygen in the deep sea made headlines last year – now the team ...