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Scientists say they cruised the ocean in a deep-sea submersible and came across an undiscovered ecosystem

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By Marlowe Starling, CNN (CNN) — Marine researchers exploring extreme depths say they have discovered an astonishing deep-sea ecosystem of chemosynthetic life that’s fueled by gases escaping from fractures in the ocean bed. The expedition revealed methane-producing microbes and marine invertebrates that make their home in unforgiving conditions where the sun’s rays don’t reach, according to a new study. Geochemist Mengran Du had 30 minutes left …

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By Marlowe Starling, CNN Marine researchers exploring extreme depths say they have discovered an astonishing ecosystem of chemosynthetic life in deep waters, powered by gases escaping from fractures in the ocean floor. The expedition revealed methane-producing microbes and marine invertebrates thriving in harsh conditions where the sun's rays can't reach, according to a new study. Geochemist Mengran Du had 30 minutes left in her submersible miss…

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WAAY-TV broke the news in Huntsville, United States on Monday, August 11, 2025.
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