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Some Things New Under the Sea

Some Things New Under the Sea

New microbe species discovered

In the quest to explore the remarkable diversity of microbial life on Earth, a German-American team of scientists has discovered seafloor bacteria that can “eat” natural gases such as ethane, propane, and […]

New Wrinkles in the Fabric of the Seafloor

New Wrinkles in the Fabric of the Seafloor

Deborah Smith first heard the strange rumbling from the seafloor in 2001 and was eager to get to the bottom of it.

The ocean commotion was detected by underwater hydrophones near the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, part of […]

Oceanographic Telecommuting

Oceanographic Telecommuting

‘Virtual’ chief scientist directs a research cruise without leaving land.