Subterranean Marvels Unveiled: Giant Worms and Unique Marine Life Flourish at Unprecedented Depths
Aboard the research vessel Falkor in the depths of the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Guam, researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery. The team from the Schmidt Ocean Institute explored the seafloor, unveiling a thriving ecosystem hidden over 2,500 meters below the surface. Utilizing advanced submersibles, they found a diverse array of marine life inhabiting cavities filled with hydrothermal fluids. One of the most remarkable findings was the presence of giant worms measuring up …