In the recesses of the ocean, mysteries continue to unfold, reminding us how much of our blue planet remains untouched and uncharted. Recently, in the depths of the East Pacific Rise, a significant discovery has changed our understanding of hydrothermal vent ecosystems. For years, the tumultuous geysers of hydrothermal vents have been known to harbor an array of bizarre organisms on their surfaces. But the recent expedition led by Dr. Monika Bright, from the University of Vienna, aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel Falkor (too), has illuminated an entirely new dimension of life – right beneath these undersea volcanoes. “Our … Continue reading Subterranean Secrets of the Seafloor: A Peek into the Uncharted Lives of Ocean Vents