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In a ground-breaking discovery that highlights just how little we know about our planet’s oceans, marine scientists have identified a new species of deep-sea coral thriving in the remote depths of the Indian Ocean. The species, tentatively named Pseudosepta indica , was found at a depth of nearly 2,000 meters during a recent international expedition mapping unexplored seamounts between Madagascar and the Seychelles. The delicate, tree-like coral—pale orange with translucent p

In an inspiring and uncommon conservation success story, green sea turtles ( Chelonia mydas )—once on the brink of extinction—are now experiencing a significant recovery in various regions worldwide. From the sandy coasts of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to the nesting sites in Florida and the Seychelles, their populations are bouncing back due to years of protection, community involvement, and global collaboration. A few decades back, the future for green sea turtles looked

Australia's premier Antarctic research vessel, the RSV Nuyina , hit the ocean floor near the remote Heard Island last week, briefly grounding before freeing itself and moving to calmer waters. Although no injuries were reported, the incident has raised concerns within Australia's Antarctic Division (AAD) and reignited discussions about the risks of operating in some of the world's harshest and least-charted waters. Launched in 2021, the Nuyina is the crown jewel of Australia

As the world eagerly constructs greener energy infrastructure, a less noticed ecological narrative is emerging on the ocean floor. From the North Sea to the Bay of Bengal, scientists have found that electromagnetic fields (EMFs) emitted by underwater power cables—used to connect offshore wind farms and data networks—might be impacting one of the ocean’s most resilient creatures: crabs. Recent research indicates that brown crabs ( Cancer pagurus ) and other benthic species are

When fishermen off the southern coast of Sri Lanka pulled up their nets last week, they anticipated the usual catch—tuna, mackerel, perhaps a few squid. However, what emerged from the water left the entire village astonished: a silvery, ribbon-like fish over five meters long, its crimson dorsal fin shining in the sun. It was an oarfish—one of the ocean’s most elusive and mysterious creatures, often referred to as the “messenger of the deep.” The oarfish, Regalecus glesne , is

At dawn in a tranquil harbor, a sleek, torpedo-shaped vessel quietly submerged beneath the waves, commencing what may become one of history's most ambitious robotic expeditions. Named Nereus II , this autonomous underwater robot has set off on a five-year journey to navigate the globe entirely on its own. This project, a joint effort by international oceanographic institutes and robotics engineers, marks a significant achievement in both artificial intelligence and marine sci

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