Articles for tag: deep-sea exploration, life in the deep ocean, Marine Biology, ocean trenches, scientific debate

Is There Life in Earth's Deepest Ocean Trenches? Scientists Debate

Is There Life in Earth’s Deepest Ocean Trenches? Scientists Debate

Gargi Chakravorty

You’ve probably wondered what lurks in the deepest, darkest corners of our planet. Earth’s deepest ocean trenches represent the ultimate frontier for life itself, plunging into realms where crushing pressure, bone-chilling cold, and perpetual darkness challenge every assumption about survival. Yet recent groundbreaking discoveries are sparking heated debates among scientists about just how far life ...

Colossal squid

Colossal Squid Filmed Alive: A Century-Long Mystery Unveiled

April Joy Jovita

For over 100 years, the colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni) has remained one of the ocean’s most elusive creatures. Known for its massive size and mysterious behavior, this deep-sea giant has only been observed through remains found in whale stomachs or washed ashore. However, recent footage captured by the Schmidt Ocean Institute marks the first-ever live ...