#ocean discovery

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Only 0.001% of deep seafloor has been visually observed in 70 years, roughly equivalent to Rhode Island's area

In a study published today in Science Advances, researchers from the Ocean Discovery League reveal that only a minuscule fraction of the dee

"In a study published today in Science Advances, researchers from the Ocean Discovery League reveal that only a minuscule fraction of the deep seafloor has been imaged. Despite covering 66% of Earth's surface, the deep ocean remains largely unexplored.

The study, "How Little We've Seen: A Visual Coverage Estimate of the Deep Seafloor," is the first to document that, in decades of deep-sea exploration, humans have observed less than 0.001% of the deep seafloor. This total area is roughly the size of Rhode Island or one-tenth the size of Belgium.

(This heatmap shows the concentration of known deep-sea dives with visual observations in the Pacific Ocean. Credit: Ocean Discovery League)

The deep ocean, defined as being deeper than 200 meters, sustains diverse ecosystems and provides essential services, including oxygen production, climate regulation, and crucial pharmaceutical discoveries, and plays a critical role in maintaining the health of our planet."

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[girlwiththeorcatattoo]

The questions before Ocean Discovery were a little lame, but I had to remember that I was an adult and this show was mainly for children. The school group that was sitting by us got really into it. They would be yelling what answer they thought and arguing with their friends on why they were right.

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Spaghetti Monsters Found at Sea!

[lavender-wolfie94]

I’m really upset that I’m not going to be here when they discover everything the ocean has to offer.

[seagoing-nerd]

A Pinnacle of Coral Is Discovered in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

The underwater skyscraper teems with sea life and had been overlooked in past surveys of the reef system.

This discovery, and the very short but stunning video, has done so much to cheer me and bring hope in such hard times. And the article is filled with lots of links to more sea science and beauty. Please enjoy and share!