A field of deep-sea mussels (Bathymodiolus sp.) on the Atlantic margin seafloor near a cold methane seep. The crushing pressures and scarcity of light make life in the deep sea difficult, but a group ...

Deep-sea symbioses encompass a diverse array of partnerships between invertebrate animals and chemosynthetic bacteria that convert inorganic molecules into organic compounds. Such interactions are a ...

New research underscores the pervasive spread of microplastics across marine environments, wildlife, and human bodies, with mounting evidence of ecological and health impacts. Studies reveal ...

In some areas, not a single patch of rock is visible because everything is so densely populated: deep-sea crabs (Shinkaia crosnieri) and deep-sea mussels (Bathymodiolus).

The deep sea is a dark, cold place. It’s just a few degrees above freezing, subject to immense pressure, and beyond the reach of the sunlight needed for photosynthesis. The life that does survive in ...