Deep Sea Research

A new study by researchers from the University of Southern Denmark reveals how microorganisms find food at depths of several kilometers. It turns out that organic particles sinking from the upper ocean layers release nutrients under immense pressure, providing a vital food source for deep-sea bacteria.

While many dream of space exploration, the deep sea remains largely a mystery. Four decades after the last US underwater research lab, private company DEEP is launching the sophisticated Vanguard station, enabling scientists to live and work beneath the waves.