Cores extracted from the impact crater revealed evidence of an ancient, life-nurturing hydrothermal system in the wake of the ...

The discovery, led by scientists from the Schmidt Ocean Institute in Palo Alto, California, revealed a previously unknown ecosystem lurking beneath the seabed. Using a remotely operated submersible, ...

While operating the deep-sea robot nearly 7,000 feet below the surface, the machine’s camera captured a creature that appeared to be “all legs” walking across the seafloor, according to a March 18 ...

The ecosystem is home to seamounts, hydrothermal vents, deep-sea trenches and species ... the machine’s camera captured a creature that appeared to be “all legs” walking across the seafloor ...

Costa Rica, renowned for its biodiversity and commitment to environmental conservation, has once again captured the attention ...

“The law of the sea basically colonized [Pacific peoples’] ocean,” said Frank Murphy, a resident of French Polynesia who ...

These creatures thrive in an environment with extreme temperature fluctuations, ranging from near-freezing to areas close to hydrothermal vent fluids exceeding 572 degrees Fahrenheit (300°C).