Freshwater from melting Antarctic glaciers spills into the Southern Ocean. As the rate of melt increases, the additional freshwater being released is apparently causing less oxygen to be transported to the deep sea, with implications for the overall health of the...
Among other things, the research team discovered the remains of a baleen whale on its images, which must have already been lying on the seabed for several months. The vertebrae and bones no longer hung together and there was no tissue left. Photo: Stauffer et al. 2022...
Huge amounts of organic material have been deposited in the depths of the Arctic Ocean, which has helped to fix CO2, preventing it from entering the atmosphere and further fueling the greenhouse effect. Image: Andreas Rogge, AWI Every year, the cross-shelf transport...
Lanternfish like this ice lanternfish are small deep-sea dwelling fish that can produce light themselves. With about 250 known species worldwide, they are one of the most diverse groups and are the main food source for many polar species. Image: iNaturalist App For...
Fin whales are the second largest marine mammals, measuring around 25 meters in length and weighing up to 120 tons. In the southern hemisphere, they eat mainly krill and fish, which they often hunt in loose groups. (Photo: Dr Michael Wenger) Fin whales are...
