Scientists peeked underneath an iceberg and found a startling kaleidoscope of marine life
A hidden ecosystem of giant sea spiders, octopuses, and other stunning sea creatures shows how life can flourish even when sealed off from the surface by a thick layer of ice.
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A giant iceberg the size of Chicago broke away from Antarctica—then researchers found life they’d never imagined beneath it
On a January morning in 2025, an iceberg the size of Chicago broke free from the George VI Ice Shelf in Antarctica. It ...
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Unexpected forms of life found under loose Antarctica iceberg
Researchers found unimagined forms of life under the A-84 iceberg nearly 30 kilometers long and 510 square kilometers in area, which broke off from the George VI Ice Shelf in Antarctica earlier ...
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Scientists find new species of life after iceberg breaks off Antarctica
The scientists didn’t think much life could ... from which the iceberg broke has seen widespread melting in recent years. Local journalism is essential. Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's ...
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‘Flourishing’ deep-sea life found when Antarctic iceberg breaks off. ‘Untouched beauty’
ROV SuBastian/Schmidt Ocean Institute In January, an iceberg the size of Chicago broke ... More than 200 square miles of seabed were teeming with life, including giant sea spiders, icefish ...