Which ocean has the maximum number of islands in the world? Explore why the Pacific Ocean holds this record, along with its ...
Given how underexplored the Pacific Ocean is, it is not surprising that new species are being discovered every time a manned or unmanned deep-water submersible is launched to document the species ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth. Scleractinian corals, also known as stony corals, are marine ...
A deep-sea catshark (Scyliorhinus haeckelii) documented at 198 meters on the outer edge of the continental shelf, near the ...
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Understanding coral reef heat tolerance in climate change
Coral reefs make up less than 1% of ocean habitat but are home to at least 25% of marine species. These incredibly biodiverse ...
Not all new species discoveries are met with pomp and circumstance. There isn’t a “Eureka!” moment or jumping of joy. Sometimes, all it takes is for one researcher sitting at their computer editing ...
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Coast-to-coast coral assessment reveals Thailand’s reefs losing complexity
By Carolyn Cowan Marine scientists compiling the most holistic “snapshot” of Thailand’s coral reefs to date have uncovered ...
In the deep sea near the Mariana Trench and Hawaii, a new Star Wars-like species was discovered. Polina Silivanova via Unsplash Not all new species discoveries are met with pomp and circumstance.
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