Tag: deep sea

  • We Found Oxygen Being Made in Total Darkness Without Plants

    We Found Oxygen Being Made in Total Darkness Without Plants

    For centuries, the story of oxygen on Earth has seemed settled. Plants, algae, and certain bacteria capture sunlight, split water, and release oxygen as a byproduct of photosynthesis. From school textbooks to university lectures, the message has been consistent: without sunlight, there is no natural production of oxygen. In the deepest parts of the ocean,…

  • Argentina Leads Deep Sea Mission Revealing Oceanic Life Unknown To Science

    Argentina Leads Deep Sea Mission Revealing Oceanic Life Unknown To Science

    Two miles beneath the Atlantic waves, far off the coast of Argentina, the world’s most flamboyant crustaceans have stolen the spotlight. A recent expedition into the Mar del Plata Canyon, a vast underwater chasm twice as deep as the Grand Canyon has turned up a treasure trove of bizarre and beautiful life. Among the discoveries:…