deep-sea
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It was known that when whales die and drop to the seafloor, their sunken bodies -- called "whale falls" -- provide a source of food to deep-sea creatures.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
The animal was first spotted during a 2015 deep-sea expedition aboard the exploration vessel E/V Nautilus.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
The black box was found after months of deep-sea searches in 2011.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
About a decade ago, Japan discovered a large, deep-sea rare earth deposit that is considered the world’s third-largest high-quality, mineral-rich rare earth reserve.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
“Today is truly a momentous day,” the captain tells us, “for we shall test the diving bell and see if Caden’s knowledge of deep-sea exploration rings true.”
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
