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- 1Bottom Trawling and Deep-Sea Mining Share the Same Threat●What makes bottom trawling and proposed deep-sea mining twin horrors is that same fundamental mechanism: taking ecosyste
An argument gaining traction holds that bottom trawling and proposed deep-sea mining are 'twin horrors' because both exploit ecosystems that operate on geological timescales. Corals grow millimeters a year and ocean currents take centuries to settle sediment, so habitats destroyed by these activities may never recover on human timescales. The comparison is being used to press for stronger protection of the ocean floor before deep-sea mining moves forward.
- 2Bacteria on coral reef fish gills carry chemosynthesis genes●DNA reveals chemosynthesis genes in bacteria living on coral reef fish gills
Researchers have found that bacteria living on the gills of coral reef fish carry genes for chemosynthesis, the process of making food from chemicals rather than sunlight. DNA analysis revealed these genetic pathways in the gill microbes, suggesting reef fish may host bacteria capable of producing nutrients in ways previously associated with deep-sea ecosystems rather than sunlit reefs.
- 3New deep-sea dragonfish species named Eustomias clarkei●# NewSpecies ! New dragonfish from # usa just surfaced: Eustomias clarkei Treatment: https:// treatment.plazi.org/id/685
Scientists have described a new species of dragonfish, Eustomias clarkei, found in waters off the United States. The formal description was published in the journal Zootaxa, and the species' taxonomic treatment has been made openly accessible through Plazi's treatment repository. The announcement has drawn attention in science communication circles, where new deep-sea species discoveries typically generate interest due to how little is known about life in the ocean's depths.
- 4Doomsday fish study inspires quiet ocean-monitoring robots●Doomsday fish study reveals blueprint for quiet ocean-monitoring robots https://www. flakefood.com/920637/doomsday- fish
A new study on the oarfish, often called the doomsday fish, is being used as a blueprint for designing quiet ocean-monitoring robots. Researchers, reportedly at Cornell, are studying the fish's biomimetic propulsion to build machines that can move through the ocean with minimal noise and disturbance, potentially improving underwater surveillance and marine research.
- 5Oarfish fins inspire large underwater robot design▼Mysterious oarfish’s fins inspire large underwater robot design
Researchers at Cornell University have designed a large underwater robot modelled on the oarfish, a deep-sea creature known for its long ribbon-like body and distinctive dorsal fin. The team studied how the fish propels itself with a rippling fin along its body and reproduced that movement in the robot, aiming for efficient, stable swimming at scale for future underwater exploration.
- 6Oarfish fins inspire new large underwater robot▼Mysterious oarfish's fins inspire large underwater robot design
Engineers have designed a large underwater robot modelled on the oarfish, a deep-sea creature known for its long ribbon-like body and distinctive fin propulsion. The unusual anatomy of the fish, rarely seen alive, provides a template for efficient movement at depth. The project highlights how deep-sea biology continues to inform robotics, drawing attention from both science and technology audiences.
- 7Oarfish's Joystick-Like Fins May Inspire Underwater Robots▼The Elusive Oarfish Has Joystick-Like Fins That May Inspire Future Underwater Robots
Scientists studying the oarfish, a rarely seen deep-sea fish, have found that its long, joystick-like pelvic fins may help it maneuver in the water. Researchers say the unusual fin design could inspire a new generation of underwater robots capable of precise movement at depth. The finding adds to growing interest in biomimicry for marine robotics.