US EditionA Livestream of Deep Sea Creatures Transfixes Argentina and Sparks Calls for Refunding Science
NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN, AUG 4 – The expedition revealed diverse new species thriving around chemical seeps in trenches, with up to 50,000 livestream viewers daily, highlighting rich ecosystems in extreme deep-sea environments.
- A livestream of deep-sea creatures filmed 4,000 meters undersea off Buenos Aires began last week and attracted over 1.6 million daily views on YouTube.
- This expedition by Argentine and American researchers took place amid widespread funding cuts including a 21% budget reduction for Conicet last year.
- The livestream shows various marine life engaging in natural behaviors, inspiring pride in Argentine research despite job losses and salary declines in science.
- Expedition leader Daniel Lauretta said, "It was a huge surprise for us," reflecting the unexpected public enthusiasm for the scientific exploration.
- The event has sparked a national conversation about preserving science funding as President Milei's administration dissolves the Ministry of Science and continues cutting spending.
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A livestream of deep sea creatures transfixes Argentina and sparks calls for refunding science
Transparent-faced fish drift through dusky waters. Snowlike flecks of dead plants sift down from the world above. Soft sponges peek through the soot of the seafloor.
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