The deep ocean is a vast reservoir of biodiversity that harbors unique species, communities, and ecosystems,” write the authors of a new study. We tend to think of the deep ocean as cold, dark, and ...

Deep-sea fish adapt to some of the most extreme conditions on Earth. New research analyzing their evolution finds the same ...

told Live Science. Their statement highlights a fascinating paradox that underscores the complex and previously misunderstood nature of these extreme ecosystems. The Japan Trench is a dynamic ...