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organic debris

Coverage of organic debris in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 28 · 02:00 UTCMost recent: May 28 · 02:00 UTC
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  • SCIENCEMay 28 · 02:00 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Chinese team finds ‘garden-like’ ecosystem blooming in deepest ocean trenches

    A Chinese scientific team discovered a previously unknown, thriving 'garden-like' ecosystem in the deepest ocean trenches, which relies on organic debris from above. The extreme environment, characterized by crushing pressure, perpetual darkness, and freezing temperatures, was previously thought to support only a few species like anemones, sponges, or bacteria.