deep sea

    Deep-sea ´forensic scientists´ make important discoveries using new DNA technology

    Deep-sea ´forensic scientists´ make important discoveries using new DNA technology

    In recent years, biologist Annette Govindarajan has been exploring life in the deep sea using autonomous robots and environmental DNA. The goals are to reveal who lives at these depths – and where.

    Discovered: 5000 sea animals no one knew existed

    Discovered: 5000 sea animals no one knew existed

    There is a treasure hunt going on in the deep sea. But among the rare minerals on the bottom, scientists have also discovered about 5,000 completely new species of sea animals.