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Surprise Discovery Reveals Animal Life Thriving Under The Seafloor : ScienceAlert

Last updated: October 15, 2024 2:38 pm
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Exploring Hidden Communities of Animals in Deep Ocean Cavities

Deep beneath the ocean’s surface, in hidden cavities created by hydrothermal activity, entire communities of multicellular animals thrive in darkness. This discovery has revealed a complex hydrothermal ecosystem at depths where conditions are incredibly harsh for surface-dwelling humans.

Marine biologist Monika Bright from the University of Vienna expressed surprise at the discovery, stating that geologists had previously identified cavities in the deep ocean, but the presence of animals was unknown until now. The breakthrough occurred during a research mission on the East Pacific Rise, where the team accidentally broke into cavities while collecting rocks for further study.

Located 2,515 meters below the ocean’s surface, the East Pacific Rise is a hydrothermal vent field that supports a variety of marine life. These vents release heat and minerals, creating a chemosynthetic environment that sustains unique ecosystems. Remote-controlled technology has allowed researchers to explore these deep-sea environments, shedding light on their secrets.

Animal Life Has Been Discovered Thriving Underneath The Seafloor at Hydrothermal Vents
A crustal seafloor cavity, with surprise tubeworms inside. (Schmidt Ocean Institute)

The cavities found below the seafloor were filled with water heated by volcanic activity, supporting a diverse array of species such as polychaete worms, sea snails, and the giant tube worm, Riftia pachyptila. Some of these species were also observed on the surface and in lava cracks, indicating a connection between the sub-surface and surface ecosystems.

Further research revealed that the conditions in these cavities closely resemble those around the hydrothermal vents on the seafloor, suggesting that the sub-surface communities play a significant role in vent colonization. This discovery underscores the need to study and protect these deep-sea animals from potential threats like deep-sea mining.

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Published in Nature Communications, this groundbreaking research highlights the importance of exploring and understanding the hidden worlds beneath the ocean’s surface. Future studies aim to delve deeper into the crust using ROVs to expand our knowledge of these fascinating ecosystems.

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