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In 1984, paleontologists found and saved a portal to prehistoric Wisconsin right in Waukesha County. Scientists are still discovering new fossils from it — most recently a leech that has pushed back the origins of the species by millions of years. It is hard to imagine that millions of years ago, southeast Wisconsin was just a warm, shallow ocean. But …

scientists have unveiled a colossal underwater crater beneath Chesapeake Bay, three times the size of the Grand Canyon. Formed by an asteroid strike 35 million years ago, this discovery reshapes our understanding of catastrophic events in Earth’s history. It echoes findings from a recent Meteorite & Planetary Science study, which explores how such impacts have dramatically influenced Earth’s climate and …

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: The discovery of salt giants in the Dead Sea—formed from a perfect mixture of conditions in the terminal lake—presents a prime opportunity to study how these geological formations coalesce. Researchers behind a new study analyzed these salt giants and compared them to similar formations in the Mediterranean, which faced its own …

IN A NUTSHELL 🌋 Scientists discovered a thriving marine ecosystem within a once-dormant underwater volcano. 🔍 The volcano emits mineral-rich hot water, fostering diverse marine life. 🐟 An unprecedented number of white skate ray eggs were found at the site. 🌊 The discovery highlights the need for deep-sea conservation and responsible exploration. Off the coast of Vancouver Island, an unexpected …

Diane Keough/Getty Images The mention of giant underwater creatures usually brings to mind mythological monsters. The great kraken, ancient leviathans, and if that fossil of a creature with 45 arms is a real-life Cthulhu. As a society, we are fascinated with big monsters that swim in the ocean’s mostly unexplored depths. An …

A dive team has identified a shipwreck off the coast of Nantucket as a World War I-era fishing boat that sank nearly 100 years ago with more than 20 men aboard.  The ST Seiner was last seen in January 1929, according to a news release from the Atlantic Wreck Salvage, a company that searches for lost wrecks. The 139-foot ship, …

Each minute of video took hours to analyze, Buresch said. All in all, the researchers cataloged 3,907 arm actions that required 6,871 arm deformations. The inventory of the animals’ arm movement could help researchers better understand the neural connections that allow octopuses to coordinate their arms to work in different combinations and to receive feedback from the environment. A mating …

“Over One Million Giant Eggs”: Scientists Discover Massive Skate Ray Nursery on Active Underwater Volcano Off Vancouver Island  Energy Reporters Source link

Deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, scientists have uncovered a significant new hydrothermal system that offers valuable insights into Earth’s geological and biological history. Located near Papua New Guinea, the Kunlun hydrothermal field is notably larger than the well-known Lost City in the Atlantic, which was once the largest hydrothermal field discovered. This new system is characterized by its vast network …

Photo credit: Luciano Morales Corinaldesi, Sina Ritter, and Jake Wilton. A photo of a leopard seal with its jaws wide open has taken home the top prize in the Underwater Awards Australasia 2025. James Ferrara’s shot of a leopard seal in Antarctica won ‘Best in Show’ as well as the top spot in the International Waters Category. “Known for their …