Dec 30, 2022 · From secret ecosystems and ancient DNA to logic-defying blooms and creepy fish nests, here are our top Antarctica stories from this year. A "hidden world" under the ice

2 days ago · Crustaceans, snails, worms and fish were among the dozens of creatures that deep-sea explorers discovered under a massive Antarctic ice shelf. Crustaceans, snails, worms and fish were among the ...

3 days ago · The discovery offers new insights into ecosystem functioning beneath floating sections of the Antarctic ice sheet. CREDIT: Alex Ingle / Schmidt Ocean Institute A stalk of deep-sea coral is documented 1200 meters deep at an area of the seabed that was very recently covered by the George VI Ice Shelf, a floating glacier in Antarctica.

3 days ago · Using this ROV, the team observed the deep seafloor for 8 days and discovered flourishing ecosystems of large corals and sponges supporting an array of animal life, including icefish, giant sea spiders, and octopus. The discovery offers new insights into ecosystem functioning beneath floating sections of the Antarctic ice sheet.

2 days ago · The biggest research finding from the Antarctic was the discovery of the ozone hole in 1985 by scientists from the British Antarctic Survey. This discovery led to the creation and implementation ...

Jul 31, 2023 · Some interesting recent scientific discoveries in Antarctica relate to the ozone layer, earthquakes, shipwrecks, and million-year-old DNA! Of course, as with any body of water, new things continue to un-surface throughout the Antarctic. From ships to treasures to new species: the Antarctic proves to be one of the most interesting oceans in the ...

2 days ago · Crustaceans, snails, worms and fish are among the dozens of creatures that deep-sea explorers discovered under a massive Antarctic ice shelf. Crustaceans, snails, worms and fish are among the ...

Antarctica is our planet's final frontier, a place where every year brings new discoveries that challenge what we thought we knew about our world. From prehistoric monsters lurking beneath the...

Aug 7, 2024 · A submersible revealed hidden ice structures under the Antarctic before vanishing, highlighting the complexities of ice shelf melting dynamics.

Sep 27, 2023 · In the decades since, scientists have discovered amazing things on and below the Antarctic ice: more than 45,000 meteorites, including rocks that came from the Moon and even Mars; secret ecosystems teeming with unexpected creatures; stunningly durable plant life that can live beneath the ice with almost no light, and much more.