underwater

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The underwater necropolis, which was discovered by a team of researchers from China, Italy and New Zealand, is teeming with organisms and species that "may be new to science", according to journal Nature.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

US palaeontologist Stephen Godfrey compared the "truly unique discovery" to past major underwater finds, such as when scientists first identified hydrothermal vents teeming with life on the ocean floor in 1977.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Kongsberg manufactures missiles, air defense systems and anti-drone solutions, among other things, and also produces technology for emerging defense markets such as underwater operations and space.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The helmets survived in exceptional condition thanks to a combination of sediment and mineral deposits that formed around them underwater.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

As darkness began its rapid descent, I took my chance when they thought I was disentangling nets deep down, and struck out underwater, away from the boat.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo