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Hydrothermal vent communities are unexpectantly diverse
Posted on 20 Feb 2012 by Thomas H. Clarke, Jr.

During the late 1970's, researchers discovered and elucidated deep-sea vent ecosystems. The picture was one of large tube worms, mussels, and other animals that lived on the chemical energy put forth by these vents. Now, researchers are finding that... Read More

Another potential sign of global warming: Crabs are invading the shallow waters of the Southern Ocean
Posted on 12 Mar 2011 by Thomas H. Clarke, Jr.

Numerous past posts have noted that evidence for global warming can be found in the numerous reports on specific environmental conditions and events around the globe (for example, the migration of corals around Japan, the trend in lakes around the world... Read More

More life everywhere, now in great diversity at 2.3 miles below the ocean surface
Posted on 30 Aug 2010 by Thomas H. Clarke, Jr.

As noted in prior posts, life keeps being found in some of the most unexpected places. A recent study off Indonesia found nearly 40 new species in just one week of exploration at a depth of 3,700 meters. Among the finds, distinctive corals, crabs, sea... Read More

Hydrothermal vent communities are unexpectantly diverse
Posted on 20 Feb 2012 by Thomas H. Clarke, Jr.

During the late 1970's, researchers discovered and elucidated deep-sea vent ecosystems. The picture was one of large tube worms, mussels, and other animals that lived on the chemical energy put forth by these vents. Now, researchers are finding that... Read More