New deep-sea measurements show how the ocean floor forms

Phys.org·19h ago

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New deep-sea measurements have provided insight into the formation of the ocean floor. The research has also led to the discovery of new deep-sea species, including a rare new branch of life. Additionally, the study of the ocean floor has raised concerns about the potential impact of human activities, such as mining, on the fragile marine ecosystem.

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Spread of Seafloor Directly Observed for the First Time

The New York Times·23h ago

In nearly seventy years of deep-sea exploration, researchers compiled 43,681 submersible dive records — and found that humans have visually observed less than 0.001% of the deep seafloor, an area roughly the size of Rhode Island, according to a Science

Space Daily·17h ago

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The Conversation·Mar 10

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New deep-sea measurements show how the ocean floor forms

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Spread of Seafloor Directly Observed for the First Time

In nearly seventy years of deep-sea exploration, researchers compiled 43,681 submersible dive records — and found that humans have visually observed less than 0.001% of the deep seafloor, an area roughly the size of Rhode Island, according to a Science

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