deep-sea
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It was known that when whales die and drop to the seafloor, their sunken bodies -- called "whale falls" -- provide a source of food to deep-sea creatures.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
The black box was found after months of deep-sea searches in 2011.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
About a decade ago, Japan discovered a large, deep-sea rare earth deposit that is considered the world’s third-largest high-quality, mineral-rich rare earth reserve.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
This deeper analysis confirmed the presence of animal DNA and revealed a strong genetic match to the giant deep-sea anemone Relicanthus daphneae.
From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026
There were memoirs by Arctic explorers, fearless mountaineers, and deep-sea divers who braved the briny deep wearing those newfangled diving costumes.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
