Life finds a way, even under the Antarctic ice shelf
The Weather Channel · New
The Weather Channel
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An iceberg broke off of the Antarctic ice sheet, and as scientists studied the deep ocean where the ice once was, they found ecosystems teeming with sea spiders, corals, ice fish and possibly dozens of new species.
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- A giant iceberg broke off the Antarctic ice sheet, exposing a new area of ocean.
- Scientists expected little life but found thriving ecosystems with sea spiders, octopuses, and corals. 11s
- The expedition may have identified dozens of new species during their month-long study. 30s
- Researchers used remotely operated vehicles to document and collect samples from the area. 34s
- The discovery offers a baseline for how deep sea life may change as the planet warms. 44s