deep sea ecosystems

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Benthos: The Diverse Life of the Ocean Floor

Benthos: The Diverse Life of the Ocean Floor The benthos refers to the entire community of organisms that inhabit the benthic zone—the lowest level of a body of water. Whether in a shallo...

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Cold Seeps: Deep-Sea Oases of Chemosynthetic Life

Cold Seeps: Deep-Sea Oases of Chemosynthetic Life Deep beneath the ocean surface, far beyond the reach of sunlight, exist extraordinary environments known as cold seeps. These are areas o...

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